Updated 1:19 a.m.MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte will be tested for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) after some Cabinet members announced that they will undergo self-quarantine due to contact with infected individuals. ADVERTISEMENTDuterte’s former aide and now Senator Christopher “Bong” Go confirmed this to reporters in a text message. “Pa-test kami ni PRRD (President Duterte) tomorrow (We will submit ourselves for test tomorrow),” Go said. In a statement, Go explained that they will undergo COVID-19 testing to ensure that they are “fit and healthy” to engage the public and perform their duties. Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez and Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade separately announced on Wednesday night that they will undergo self-quarantine after interacting with coronavirus-positive individuals.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 11, 2020 16:48 UTC