Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go on Friday confirmed that he and Pres. Rodrigo Duterte have tested negative for COVID-19 a day after the senator announced that they will undergo testing on Thursday.
“The results of the tests for COVID-19 conducted on President Rodrigo Duterte and I turned out negative. We are fit and healthy to perform our duties,” Go said.
Go further shared that they will both follow the orders of their health officials to ensure they are fit to work as government officials.
“But just like our advice to the general public, we will take precautionary measures seriously and comply with the advice of our health officials in order to remain healthy and avoid the spread of the virus while still being able to perform our mandate to the Filipino people,” he added.
“Now more than ever, we as elected officials should do everything we can to be of service to the Filipino people. The government as a whole should still do its job in a manner that will not put the health of others at risk. Hindi pwedeng ipagpaliban ang tulong sa kapwa Pilipino, tuloy-tuloy dapat ang serbisyo (we cannot postpone our help to others, the service must be continuous),” he concluded.
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo earlier said that the President showed no symptoms of the disease but has undergone testing since he often meets with cabinet members who have announced to undergo self-quarantine.
