Manila Bulletin
OFW with UK variant in QC now negative for the virus
A 35-year-old former overseas Filipino worker (OFW) initially found with the UK variant of COVID-19 has now tested negative.
Despite testing negative, he is still experiencing virus-related symptoms such as cough and runny nose.
The local government is awaiting a final assessment from doctors before officially declaring him recovered.
Authorities are monitoring over 300 residents who may have been exposed, with eight individuals showing symptoms and awaiting swab test results.
The manning agency that handled the OFW is under investigation for violating health protocols by transferring him to a Quezon City apartment without proper coordination.
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