Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 2) – A member of the Philippine Army has tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday.
Philippine Army spokesperson Col. Demy Zagala said the infected soldier is a member of the 1st Infantry Division based in Zamboanga Del Sur. He had also visited the Army headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
“Soldiers are not immune with the virus and we are cognizant about proper health procedures to prevent further spread of the virus,” said Zagala.
The Philippine Army is now conducting contact tracing on personnel, dependents, and civilians who may have interacted with the infected soldier, particularly inside the Army headquarters.
Zagala said persons who had come in direct contact with the Army man are now considered persons under investigation (PUIs) and will be placed in a quarantine area.
He assured the infantryman and the PUIs that they will be given proper medical care.
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the country has increased to 2,633, after 322 new infections on Thursday. Eleven persons have died, raising the death toll to 107. The lone recovery brings the total to 51.
