Individuals who have been exposed to COVID-19 and are showing symptoms can be compelled to undergo mandatory quarantine and swab tests, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said. | KAguilarINQ
Guevarra was sought for comment on Navotas City Mayor Toby Tiangco’s concern on residents who refuse to undergo COVID-19 swab tests even if it is for free.“As a general rule, a person cannot be compelled to take a swab test, even if it’s for free, if said person has not been exposed to a COVID-positive person and does not exhibit any symptoms of the disease,” Guevarra said.
“However, a person who has been so exposed and exhibits clear manifestations of the disease may be compelled, in the interest of public health, to undergo swab testing, be mandatorily quarantined, and be medically treated to prevent the further spread of the disease,” he added.
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