Manila Bulletin
Lanao del Sur governor tests positive for COVID-19
Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Alonto-Adiong Jr. announced on September 13 that he tested positive for COVID-19 after being exposed to an infected individual.
He has admitted himself to the Amai Pakpak Medical Center for treatment and isolation, reporting mild symptoms.
Adiong has ordered the temporary shutdown of the capitol building for disinfection, with employees ordered to work from home.
He urged individuals who had close contact with him to undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine.
The governor reminded residents that the threat of the virus is real and encouraged continued compliance with health standards.
He assured that he is monitoring provincial operations remotely to ensure continuity of services.
As of September 12, Lanao del Sur had 413 COVID-19 cases, with 65 active.
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