COVID-19 patients not exempt from isolation rules

The Commission on Elections and the Department of Health have reiterated that confirmed COVID-19 patients are not allowed to leave their homes or isolation facilities during the May 9 elections.

Republic Act No. 11332 mandates compliance with quarantine orders, and Comelec has stated they cannot bring ballots to isolation facilities due to legal and financial constraints.

DOH advises individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 to remain in isolation to prevent spread of infections during the election.

Comelec Commissioner George Garcia said that while there are no guidelines on delivering ballots to isolation facilities, patients can vote if allowed to leave their isolation facility.