MANILA, Philippines—Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III said has been cleared of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) after testing negative for the respiratory illness. In a message to reporters on Saturday, Pimentel confirmed that he is now considered a” recovered” person after receiving a negative test result for COVID-19. ADVERTISEMENT“I believe I am now considered a ‘recovered person’ that’s [what] my staff told me,” he said. March 20 (swab taken). He had his swab test taken last April 13, result was out after 10 days– NEGATIVE,” he said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 02, 2020 08:03 UTC