Communications chief Andanar says he tested negative for coronavirus

By Prince Golez

The chief of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) has tested negative for coronavirus (Covid-19).

In a statement Saturday, PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar said he had himself tested for Covid-19 last Thursday.

“I would like to inform the public that I tested negative for Covid-19 after I underwent a test on… July 23,” said Andanar.

The Palace official also confirmed that as of 6 a.m. yesterday, 10 PCOO employees have been infected with the virus. The cases rose to 13 several hours later.

Andanar assured that they will extend necessary assistance to the COVID-positive employees.

“We would like to assure the family of those who have been infected by COVID-19, as well as the general public, that the PCOO is doing all the health and medical protocols prescribed by the government, especially the intensified contact tracing and testing, as part of our due diligence to prevent further transmissions among those who have been in contact with them,” according to him.

“We are also fulfilling any assistance and support we can provide to our personnel and their families on the matter,” he added.

Work at the New Executive Building, which houses the PCOO, has been suspended until further notice.

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