Army’s 6th ID contact tracing up after soldier dies of suspected Covid-19

CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao  – Stricter health protocols is now underway in all Army camps under the 6^th Infantry Division after a soldier has died due to suspected Covid-19.

Lt. Colonel Anhouvic Atilano, speaking for the 6^th ID, said the tightened protocol was aimed at protecting every one inside and outside the camp, including soldiers’ immediate families and relatives.

An Army private belonging to the Army’s 7^th Infantry Battalion succumbed to health complications, including possible viral infections.   

“The Army private has health issues prior to joining the military,” Atilano said of the ill-fated soldier who was joining a pack of joggers in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat on Nov. 3 when he complained of dizziness.

He was rushed to the hospital and expired few days later.

Atilano said 6^th Infantry Division commander Maj. Gen. Juvymax Uy has ordered stricter implementation of health protocols in all Army camps under the 6^th ID and Joint Task Force Central.

“Contact tracing has been going on, especially to soldiers who have close contact with the Army private,” he said.

Maguindanao, where most of 6^th ID troopers are assigned, has more than 522 confirmed Covid-19 cases with 11 fatalities.