Shangri-La Boracay issues statement after workers test positive for COVID-19

Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa has not accepted new check-ins beginning January 22 after "a small number of colleagues" were diagnosed with COVID-19.

In a media statement dated January 23, Shangri-La Boracay said it will be not be accepting any new check-ins until January 28 so it may "conduct further deep cleaning and disinfection of the resort."

"The resort is in full compliance with the guidelines provided by the local authorities with regards to next steps after our colleagues undergo RT-PCR testing," the statement continued.

According to Shangri-La, the entire resort team was tested for COVID-19 last week, a proactive measure organized by the Provincial Health Office for Boracay's hospitality employees, which showed "a small number of colleagues diagnosed with COVID-19."  

Upon learning of the positive test results, "affected colleagues were all placed in self-isolation in accordance with guidelines from the authorities," Shangri-La revealed.

"We are supporting them in any way we can during this period," the statement added.

The affected workers were all asymptomatic, Shangri-La said, "and did not exhibit any outward symptoms or reported feeling unwell on the days they were on duty."

They have conducted a comprehensive contact tracing, and have asked close contacts of affected workers to "self-isolate until further notice."

"We remain in close contact with the DOT and all relevant authorities and will continue to act in the best interest of all our guests and colleagues," it ended its statement.

In a Facebook post Tuesday, Aklan Province said there were a total of 594 cases in the province, of which 60 are active cases. Of the 60, 58 are in facility quarantine, which 2 have been admitted.

— LA, GMA News