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Senator Francis Tolentino and Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla apologize for taking COVID-19 test despite shortage of kits

Politicians Senator Francis Tolentino and Governor Jonvic Remulla have issued apologies amid the growing outcry for fairness in distribution of test kits.

While both men may have been exposed to the coronavirus due to their line of work, they admitted to having skipped the triage system and protocol set by the Department of Health.

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“Last Monday, I had attended a meeting regarding mitigation measures for COVID-19 in Cavite. All participants, including me, were thermal scanned and came out clean.” Governor Remulla’s tweet begins.

“Unfortunately, I just learned a few minutes ago that one of the participants had been running symptoms. So, in the spirit of transparency, I had myself swabbed and the samples taken to RITM for verification.”

“There’s a protocol and triage algorithm set by DOH that I may have skipped. I take full responsibility if you think I took advantage of my position. I am not exempted or immune to the virus, no one is. I would like to apologise and I promise never to take advantage of my position again.”

Senator Francis chose to go on Facebook to express his apologies for taking the test.

“My negative result was not a DOH test. I apologize for undertaking the same as I was likewise exposed to the persons positive with COVID-19 whom my colleagues got in contact with during our hearings. Further, my colds and dry cough had persisted during my self-quarantine period, thus I took the test after my self cough medication appeared insufficient after four days.” his post begins.

“If came out positive, I would have posted it as well to inform the people especially those who came in contact with me. My apologies to those offended.”

(Photo source: Facebook – @francistolngbayan / Twitter – @jonvicremulla / Instagram – @jonvicremulla)

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