A delegate in the recently-concluded Philippine Travel Exchange (PhiTEx) tests positive for Coronavirus disease (Covid) after taking the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test in Metro Manila. The delegate got tested for Covid on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, a statement coming from Gov. Arthur Yap said on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020.
The report of the governor did not identify the delegate. Customarily, Covid-positive patients are not identified per data privacy laws.
It was not mentioned in the governor’s statement if whether or not the virus was contracted here in Bohol or elsewhere.
As per protocol, all of the identified close contacts of the Covid-positive patient are now being isolated.
Moreover, the governor said that the Provincial Health Office, the Department of Health and the Philippine National Police are asked to conduct tracing to ensure the public’s health.