ALL 445 Filipino repatriates from the M/V Diamond Princess tested negative for the Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19), but the Department of Health (DoH) on Wednesday said it was considering the possibility that the repatriates may exhibit symptoms of the virus after the 14-day period.

“As observed in other countries, there is still a possibility that our nationals may eventually test positive upon their return,” said Health Secretary Francisco Duque 3rd during a briefing in Manila.

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