Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III has tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced Tuesday.
In a statement, DOLE said Bello is asymptomatic and remains on top of his health.
"Secretary Bello, who is fully vaccinated, is on self-quarantine in his hometown, Ilagan where the test was made on Saturday. Even while in isolation, the Secretary continues to discharge his functions," DOLE stated.
"Prior to contracting the virus, the secretary has been receiving officials and guests at his office and traveled to various parts of the country distributing assistance to displaced and disadvantaged formal and informal sector workers affected by the pandemic," the department added.
JUST IN: Nagpositibo sa COVID-19 si Labor Sec. Silvestre Bello III. Sa isang pahayag, sinabi ng DOLE na asymptomatic ang kalihim at naka-self-quarantine sa Ilagan City. Fully vaccinated na rin si Bello kontra COVID-19. | #DZRHNationwide pic.twitter.com/vtsNtPSn41
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Bello reminded the public to abide by health protocols amid the continued threat of COVID-19.
