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Defense chief tests negative for Covid-19
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has tested negative for COVID-19, though he will continue his self-quarantine until April 6.
Lorenzana entered quarantine on March 27 after AFP chief of staff General Felimon Santos Jr. tested positive for the virus.
The two had close contact during events on March 22 and 23 at Camp Aguinaldo and Malacañang.
Lorenzana plays a crucial role in the government's pandemic response as chair and commander of the National Task Force (NTF) COVID-19.
He also urged the public to pray for Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, who also tested positive for COVID-19 on the same day.
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Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Felimon Santos Jr. has tested positive for COVID-19, confirmed by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana.
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The commanding generals of the Philippine Army and Air Force are undergoing self-quarantine after exposure to COVID-19.
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Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Archie Gamboa tested negative for COVID-19.
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Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief General Felimon Santos Jr. has recovered from COVID-19 after testing negative in his latest swab test.
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Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año announced on March 31, 2020, that he tested positive for COVID-19.
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