15 foreigners test positive for COVID-19 in Palawan

File photo shows tourists waiting for their turn to take a tour of the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River in Barangay Sabang, Puerto Princesa in Palawan. Tourist arrivals in the city peaked when the underground river was voted as one of the New Wonders of the World in 2012. It has also been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) confirms that more than a dozen foreign travelers tested positive for COVID-19, all while the government is relaxing pandemic restrictions in a bid to revive the damaged local economy brought about by years of lockdowns.

In a statement released to the media, Tuesday, the DOH says that around 15 individuals who visited the province of Palawan were declared positive for the deadly virus. All of whom are reported to be fully vaccinated.

"All 15 individuals mentioned are foreigners and are fully vaccinated, of which 13 were asymptomatic and 2 presented mild symptoms with onset dates from April 27-28. 14 were isolated in facilities while 1 was admitted at a hospital," the statement said.

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