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Zubiri declines Duque's offer to have him tested again for COVID-19
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri believes his first COVID-19 test result was accurate, despite a possible "false positive" claim by the Health Secretary, as he recalls experiencing a slight fever before becoming asymptomatic.
Zubiri stated he sees no need for a re-test and prefers that the limited available test kits be prioritized for frontline medical personnel and symptomatic patients.
He plans to continue his isolation for the remaining eight days to fully comply with the protocol.
Zubiri initially announced his positive test result on Monday, noting that he was not showing any symptoms at the time.
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Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the first Philippine senator to contract the virus.
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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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Senate President Vicente Sotto III clarified that he did not use his influence to be prioritized for COVID-19 testing, despite the country's limited testing kits.
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Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III has opted for self-quarantine and will be working from home for 14 days.
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