MANILA, Philippines — A total of 453 patients monitored for COVID-19 have tested negative for the viral infection, according to the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday. Latest data from the DOH case tracker showed there are 521 patients under investigation (PUIs) monitored by the department for COVID-19. Patients monitored for COVID-19 need to yield two consecutive negative results before they can be released from isolation in hospitals. As of Sunday, a total of 498 PUIs were monitored by the DOH for COVID-19. Patients under investigation are those who have travel history to China and show symptoms of the disease, including fever, cough, and colds.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 17, 2020 06:33 UTC