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Guevarra working from home, won't get himself tested
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra is working from home as a precaution against COVID-19.
Guevarra stated that he feels fine but is taking no chances and has been videoconferencing with the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) daily.
His decision to work remotely follows the positive COVID-19 test result of fellow IATF-EID member, Interior Secretary Eduardo Ano.
Guevarra last met with other government officials, including President Duterte, on March 24.
Despite having no symptoms, Guevarra is not yet seeking a COVID-19 test, preferring to wait until the supply of test kits increases substantially.
Interior Secretary Eduardo Ano confirmed his positive COVID-19 test on March 31, stating he was tested after close contacts also contracted the virus.
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