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DOH to continue monitoring Pinoys from Wuhan after they finish quarantine for COVID-19
The Department of Health (DOH) will continue monitoring Filipinos repatriated from Wuhan, China, for a month after their 14-day quarantine concludes.
All 49 repatriated individuals, including medical personnel and flight crew, are currently asymptomatic and quarantined at the Athlete's Village in New Clark City, Tarlac.
A pregnant woman with high blood pressure was transferred to a referral hospital with her husband for further observation.
Tests have confirmed all 49 individuals are negative for COVID-19 and exhibit no symptoms.
Upon completion of their quarantine on Saturday, the repatriated Filipinos will receive a DOH certificate stating they are fit to work.
Regional DOH offices will oversee the additional month-long monitoring to detect any potential COVID-19 symptoms.
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