Both officials were recently exposed to Lorenzana’s aide, who was confirmed positive for the virus. Arevalo, who also joined both events with the infected aide, said he likewise tested negative for the virus. Like health care workers and essential workers, soldiers are vulnerable to the virus because they play a frontline role in the government’s response against the pandemic. ADVERTISEMENTThe military has also been using its planes, trucks and ships to transport people, medical supplies and aid. As of Thursday, the Philippines has confirmed 61,226 coronavirus cases, with 2,498 new infections.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 16, 2020 10:18 UTC