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S&R confirms Koko Pimentel shopped at BGC store on March 16
Supermarket chain S&R confirmed Senator Koko Pimentel visited their BGC branch on March 16, which was captured on CCTV footage showing him checking out at 1:59 p.m.
As a result of the visit, S&R placed employees who had contact with Pimentel under quarantine and conducted extra disinfection measures.
The supermarket assured its members that they are implementing safety protocols including daily disinfection and health checks for staff.
This revelation comes as Pimentel is now confirmed to have tested positive for COVID-19.
Pimentel had accompanied his pregnant wife to Makati Medical Center on March 24, supposedly while under quarantine.
The Makati Medical Center management rebuked Pimentel's actions, leading to the disinfection of their Delivery Room Complex and quarantine of involved healthcare workers.
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Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III announced on Wednesday, March 25, that he tested positive for COVID-19 after being swabbed on Friday, March 20.
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will invite Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III for an explanation regarding alleged violations of COVID-19 quarantine rules.
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Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III denied violating self-quarantine rules after visiting Makati Medical Center (MMC) while awaiting his COVID-19 test result.
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Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III tested positive for COVID-19, receiving the results on Tuesday night while at the hospital with his pregnant wife, Kathryna Yu-Pimentel, who was due to give birth.
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The Philippine Medical Association supports Makati Medical Center (MMC) in criticizing Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III for breaching COVID-19 protocols when he accompanied his pregnant wife to the hospital.
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