PUERTO PRINCESA CITY—Sixty-six Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan (Mimaropa) police personnel who were considered close contacts of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Debold Sinas, tested negative for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The test was done during the sixth day after Sinas’ command visit to ensure that the virus would be detected within days after exposure, said the Police Regional Office (PRO) in a statement early Saturday.
“The results of RT-PCR (reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction) test conducted have been released and all are negative. Likewise, as of this date, not anyone from the identified close contacts experienced symptoms,…
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