8 PSG members test positive for COVID-19

Eight PSG members assigned to Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea have tested positive for COVID-19, according to PSG commander Col. Jesus Durante III.

The infected security personnel did not come into close contact with President Rodrigo Duterte.

Durante assured that strict health protocols are in place to ensure the president's safety as he prepares to deliver his fifth SONA next week.

Medialdea initially tested negative for COVID-19, and PSG members assigned to protect Duterte continue to be regularly tested.

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