Vico Sotto ends 14-day quarantine after driver succumbs to COVID-19

MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has ended his 14-day quarantine period following his driver’s death due to COVID-19.

Sotto said he tested negative for the disease four days after his last contact with his driver. Despite this, the mayor said he still finished his 14-day quarantine period.

“Kaya safe yung nakasalamuha ko pa nung March 12,” Sotto said in a tweet on Tuesday.

“Kahit negative, tinapos ko pa rin ang 14 days dahil ito ang sabi sa DOH [Department of Health] Guidelines. Maaari kasing nagi-incubate pa lang ang virus,” he added.

My last night of quarantine!

1. Nag negative ako sa PCR test nung ika-apat na araw mula exposure, kaya safe yung nakasalamuha ko pa nung March12;

2. Kahit negative, tinapos ko pa rin ang 14days dahil ito ang sabi sa DOH Guidelines. Maaari kasing nag iincubate pa lang ang virus. pic.twitter.com/TRDjryT0mF

— Vico Sotto (@VicoSotto) March 23, 2021

While his quarantine period is over, Sotto said he will still avoid holding face-to-face meetings until April 5 in accordance with the latest protocols from the national government amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.

Sotto’s driver died on March 15 due to COVID-19.

The Philippines has about 672,000 COVID-19 cases, more than 12,900 deaths and around 578,000 recovered. — Liezelle Soriano Roy, Trainee

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