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15 repatriates quarantined at New Clark City test negative for coronavirus
Forty out of 80 Filipinos who contracted COVID-19 aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan have recovered.
Of the 40 recovered Filipinos, 21 have already been repatriated to the Philippines and are now considered persons under monitoring.
Fifteen of the 16 Filipino repatriates quarantined at New Clark City have tested negative for the coronavirus.
The remaining 40 infected Filipinos are still admitted in hospitals in Tokyo, Japan.
The repatriated individuals are required to undergo another 14 days of quarantine at their respective homes.
The Department of Health and local government units will monitor their health during the self-quarantine period.
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