Philippine president tests negative for new coronavirus

74-year-old president had no symptoms but took test on advice of health officials

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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte speaks at the Malacanang Presidential Palace in Manila, Philippines on Thursday. (Malacanang Presidential Photographers Division via AP)

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has tested negative for the new coronavirus and will continue to take precautions to avoid infection, an official said Friday.

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