MANILA — Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday tested negative for COVID-19 after being exposed last week to her close-in security detail who turned out positive for the disease.

• READ: VP Robredo in quarantine after exposure to close-in security detail with COVID-19

In a Facebook post, Robredo said she underwent swab testing earlier in the day, after being in quarantine for 7 days following exposure.

"Even if I tested Negative already, I was advised by our doctor to finish at least the 10-day minimum quarantine period," the Vice President wrote.

"The 8 days passed by so swiftly because we’re all immersed with our Bayanihan E-Konsulta operations," she added.

In July last year, 4 of Robredo's staff tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting her office to suspend operations.

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