Asymptomatic LSI, ROF exempt on swab test

By Felipe V. Celino 

 

ROXAS CITY, Capiz— All locally stranded individuals (LSIs) and Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROFs) in Capiz who are asymptomatic or have no symptoms of any ailment are exempted from RT-PCR testing for COVID-19.

This was confirmed by Dr. Ramon Alex Nolasco, Hospital Management Services (HMS) chief, in a media interview on Wednesday.

But Nolasco clarified that LSIs and ROFs will undergo strict 14-day quarantine at quarantine facilities designated by the local government units (LGU’s).

Nolasco foresees the operations of the province’s RT-PCR testing laboratory at Brgy Lanot to be easier and more comfortable.

Aside from the LSIs and ROFs, all high-risk contacts with no symptoms will no longer undergo swab test but must still observe the 14-day quarantine.

The guidelines were issued by the Department of Health (DOH) in December 2020.