Bohol’s 13th COVID-19 patient came from virus hot spot Cebu
Stalls at the Dao Public Market in Tagbilaran City, Bohol are covered with plastics in a bid to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Leo Udtohan/Inquirer Visayas
TAGBILARAN CITY—Bohol’s 13th COVID-19 patient was an individual returning from coronavirus hot spot Cebu.
Gov. Arthur Yap said the patient had been stranded in Cebu and returned to Bohol last June 6.
The patient did not show symptoms but tested positive for SARS Cov2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and is now on quarantine.
The governor said at least 1,613 Boholanos had already returned to the province after completing quarantine.
He said at least 2,573 Boholanos are on quarantine.
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Article continues after this advertisementAs of 5:30 p.m. on June 16, Bohol has seven COVID-19 cases, seven recoveries and one fatality.
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