Manila, Jan. 13 -- The Quezon City government on Wednesday said it is closely monitoring the case of a resident who tested positive for the Covid-19 United Kingdom variant (B.1.1.7).
The patient left the Philippines on Dec. 27 on a business trip to Dubai. He was tested on Jan. 7 upon arrival from Dubai and stayed at a hotel as part of protocol.
The next day, it was confirmed that he was positive for Covid-19. His sample was sent to the Philippine Genome Center. His female companion tested negative upon arrival.
On Jan. 13, the city government and the city health department were informed that he has the so-called United Kingdom variant.
Since January 8, he is staying at a facility where he remains up to this day for treatment.
The patie...