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Cotabato OFW co-passenger in UAE flight negative of virus
An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) in Cotabato City, who was a close contact of the first Filipino case of the UK COVID-19 variant, has tested negative for the virus.
The OFW, a 29-year-old who returned from Kuwait via UAE Flight EK 332 on January 7, initially underwent testing in Manila.
A repeat swab conducted on January 26 also yielded negative results, confirming she is virus-free.
Although asymptomatic, the OFW's 14-day quarantine in Cotabato City will continue, with her close family members also undergoing isolation.
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