Prohibition on information disclosure on communicable diseases

By Persida Acosta

Oct 11, 2024 12:01 am

Dear PAO,

I have been closely monitoring recent news about the diseases affecting our country. I am curious why the identities of the infected patients are not being disclosed. Perhaps it would greatly help the contact tracing of other possible close contacts if the identities of the patients are published. Is it legal to disclose these details?

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