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DOH chief currently 'asymptomatic'
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III has opted for self-quarantine and will be working from home for 14 days.
Duque underwent testing for COVID-19, although he is asymptomatic and experiencing only mild symptoms possibly due to allergies.
He is awaiting his test results, which are expected within two to three days.
Despite being in self-quarantine, Duque assured that he would continue to lead the DOH and participate in the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases.
The decision for Duque's quarantine and testing was made because he is asthmatic and hypertensive.
This development comes after a director from the DOH tested positive for COVID-19.
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