By Leilanie G. Adriano Staff Reporter LAOAG CITY—A cop and a truck helper from the province tested positive for COVID-19, based on results March 28, 2020, the Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center (MMMH&MC) confirmed. Reports said the 42-year old male from Brgy. Sungadan in Paoay, Ilocos Norte has no travel history and the 49-year old male from Brgy. Magnuang in Batac City travelled to Metro Manila several times. Both were admitted at the MMMH&MC and currently in stable condition. With this, concerned health authorities are undertaking more stringent measures while urging everyone to stay home and only go out for necessities. “We have already quarantined those who have been in contact with the two COVID-19 patients and we are in close contact with the Department of Health, mayors, city/municipal health officers, and barangay captains to further contact trace these patients,” said Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph M. Manotoc in a
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