AFP confirms first COVID-19 cases

Updated Tue, March 24, 2020 at 2:58 PM Published Tue, March 24, 2020 at 8:00 AM

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed its first COVID-19 cases involving a senior military official and his wife, who are recovering at V. Luna Medical Center.

The official, a one-star general, had a history of foreign travel and was admitted on March 15.

AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Felimon Santos confirmed that the infected official had contact with Senator Miguel Zubiri on March 11.

General Santos has begun a 14-day quarantine after interacting with the infected official.

The military officer is now asymptomatic and is undergoing treatment following Department of Health protocols.

The AFP has implemented measures to protect its personnel, including restricting access to Camp Aguinaldo, using thermal scanners, and promoting work-from-home arrangements for civilians.

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