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Returning Cotabato City student from Davao positive for Covid-19
An 18-year-old male student, repatriated to Cotabato City from Davao City under the "Balik Bahay" program, has tested positive for COVID-19.
The student was among 39 stranded individuals who returned to Cotabato City and were subjected to rapid testing.
Four individuals initially tested positive in the rapid testing, and one was later confirmed positive through swab testing.
This marks the eighth COVID-19 case in Cotabato City, although the student is currently asymptomatic and in good condition.
Cotabato City Mayor Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi confirmed the case and urged residents to cooperate with the local government's intensified contact tracing and isolation efforts.
The infected student will undergo a second swab test after 14 days of isolation, and will be released if the result is negative.
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