Manila Bulletin
Cabinet, IATF members go on self-quarantine; Duterte is fine, public assured
Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año confirmed testing positive for COVID-19 for the second time, experiencing flu-like symptoms since August 13.
Cabinet and Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) members have decided to undergo self-quarantine following Año's positive test result.
President Duterte's meeting with the Cabinet and IATF will proceed virtually instead of in person to protect his health.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque assured the public that President Duterte has tested negative for COVID-19.
The President is still expected to announce the new quarantine classifications for Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal, which are currently under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) until August 18.
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