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Mayor Belmonte not yet considered 'recovered' COVID-19 patient
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte announced on July 8 that she tested positive for COVID-19, though she was asymptomatic.
She attributed her infection to her frequent visits to health centers, hospitals, and lockdown areas within the city.
Belmonte clarified on July 17 that she is not yet considered a recovered COVID-19 patient, as her 14-day quarantine is not yet finished.
She stated that she will only be considered recovered upon full compliance with Department of Health (DOH) protocols and clearance from a health professional.
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