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Bulacan governor tests positive for COVID-19
Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando announced on Saturday that he tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
He confirmed that he is asymptomatic and is in high spirits based on his RT-PCR test results released on Saturday morning.
Fernando will undergo a 14-day quarantine, during which he will continue to lead the provincial government and its pandemic response using technology.
He suspects he contracted the virus from a Provincial Board member he recently met who later tested positive.
The governor has ordered the Provincial Health Office to conduct contact tracing efforts.
He urged the public to remain responsible and adhere to health standards and protocols to prevent further spread of the virus.
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