DOH confirms Pimentel breached quarantine

Updated Thu, March 26, 2020 at 8:12 PM Published Thu, March 26, 2020 at 8:00 AM

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III confirmed that Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III breached quarantine protocols when he accompanied his wife to Makati Medical Center while Pimentel was still a person under investigation for COVID-19.

Duque emphasized that all persons under investigation (PUIs) and persons under monitoring (PUMs) must complete their 14-day quarantine period to ensure public safety.

The DOH will cooperate with relevant government agencies concerning any potential sanctions for Pimentel's quarantine violation.

Makati Medical Center's Medical Director described Pimentel's actions as 'irresponsible and reckless,' highlighting the risk to healthcare workers.

The Office of the Ombudsman is already looking into the possibility of probing the incident, and a private lawyer has also signified his intention to file complaints against Pimentel.

Duque denied reports that he called Makati Medical Center to ask them to admit Pimentel's wife.

The Philippine Medical Association (PMA) expressed support for Makati Medical Center's statement and called on government officials to follow protocols.

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