MANILA, Philippines — The island of Batanes has recorded its third coronavirus case, another locally stranded individual (LSI), local officials said Thursday,
An 82-year-old resident who returned to the province tested positive for COVID-19, the local government posted on its official Facebook page.
The patient, who came from Cavite, showed symptoms of COVID-19 upon arriving on December9. Local officials said he was immediately isolated in Batanes Resort.
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His companions meanwhile tested negative for the disease.An “extensive” contact tracing is currently being conducted by the local government.
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