Manila Bulletin
Briones tests negative for COVID-19; Zubiri recovers
Education Secretary Leonor Briones has tested negative for COVID-19.
Briones previously disclosed her positive diagnosis on April 8, after samples were taken on April 2.
She mentioned seeking advice from Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año, who had also recovered from the disease.
Año recommended traditional healing methods, such as gargling warm water with salt, drinking ginger tea, and maintaining a balanced diet, which Briones practiced.
Despite her negative result, Briones emphasized the need for continued caution and cooperation with Department of Health mandates.
Her family and around 25 staff members are also undergoing COVID-19 testing.
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