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4 Cabinet officials test negative for coronavirus
Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade, and Public Works Secretary Mark Villar have tested negative for COVID-19.
Presidential Security Group commander Col. Jesus Durante III also received a negative test result.
These officials opted to self-quarantine after exposure to a person who later tested positive for COVID-19.
They will continue their 14-day self-quarantine as a precautionary measure, in line with health protocols.
President Duterte had previously tested negative for COVID-19 and continues to lead the country's response to the outbreak.
As of Saturday, March 14, the Philippines had 111 confirmed COVID-19 cases with 8 deaths.
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President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Christopher "Bong" Go have tested negative for COVID-19.
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Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade, Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar, and Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea are self-quarantining due to potential exposure to COVID-19.
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Health Secretary Francisco Duque III has tested negative for COVID-19.
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President Rodrigo Duterte continues to work following Health Secretary Francisco Duque III's negative test result for COVID-19.
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Several high-ranking government officials, including Cabinet members and senators, are self-quarantining due to potential exposure to COVID-19.
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