Bello tests positive for COVID-19
MANILA, Philippines — Department of Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello has tested positive for COVID-19 although he is fully vaccinated against the infection, the DOLE said yesterday.
Bello is under self-quarantine and continues to perform his duties as labor secretary in his hometown of Iligan City, where he was tested last Saturday.
“Secretary Bello… is asymptomatic and remains in good health,” DOLE said in a statement.
Bello had been traveling to various parts of the country distributing assistance to displaced workers prior to getting tested for COVID.
He also has been receiving guests and officials at his office.
As soon his quarantine ends, Bello hopes to resume distributing financial aid to displaced workers.
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