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Palace elated Duque COVID-19 negative
President Rodrigo Duterte continues to work following Health Secretary Francisco Duque III's negative test result for COVID-19.
Duque underwent home quarantine after close contact with a COVID-19-positive colleague but remained asymptomatic.
Duque will complete his 14-day quarantine as part of medical protocol, although he has tested negative and remains in good condition.
President Duterte, who previously tested negative for COVID-19, has not shown symptoms of the disease.
The Presidential Security Group has implemented strict social distancing measures, including a no-touch policy, to ensure the President's safety.
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