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5 PUIs in Caraga test negative for Covid-19
Five persons under investigation (PUIs) in the Caraga region have tested negative for COVID-19.
These negative results are from the third set of samples sent to the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC).
As of March 28, 2020, there were 20 remaining PUIs in the region, with seven admitted to hospitals and twelve on home quarantine.
DOH 13 Regional Director Dr. Jose R. Llacuna, Jr. urged the public not to be complacent and to continue observing health protocols.
The region is still awaiting lab results for other PUIs.
Caraga Region had a total of 6,997 persons under monitoring (PUMs), with 4,300 having completed their self-quarantines.
Butuan City Mayor Engr. Ronnie Vicente c. Lagnada is planning to establish the region's first molecular laboratory for COVID-19 testing.
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