4 Cabinet officials test negative for coronavirus

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At least 4 members of the Duterte Cabinet test negative for the novel coronavirus.

TAKING PRECAUTIONS. President Rodrigo Duterte presides over the 46th Cabinet meeting at Malacañang Palace on March 2, 2020. Malacañang file photoIn a statement on Sunday, March 15, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea is among those who tested negative for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.

"Similarly, the Palace is pleased to hear that the results of the COVID-19 tests undergone by Secretaries Carlos Dominguez III, Arthur Tugade, and Mark Villar are negative," added Panelo. Dominguez is finance secretary, Tugade is transportation secretary, and Villar is public works secretary.after exposure to a person who later tested positive for COVID-19.

However, the 4 will continue their 14-day self-quarantine as a precautionary measure, in line with protocols set by health authorities.

 

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