Alice Guo isolated at BJMP for ‘possible’ lung infection

Shortly after Alice Guo's turnover of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to the Pasig City Jail Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) on Sept. 23, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo disclosed in an interview that Guo may have “possible” infection in her left lung.

The infection was identified through Guo’s X-ray during the required medical and physical examination, conducted as a matter of procedure before the turnover. 

"Sa chest X-ray po nakita 'yung possible ang suspected infection sa kaniyang left lung," Fajardo stated to the reporters.

Though the source of the infection was not determined, Fajardo further noted that Guo’s recent medical examination on Sept. 20 was clear and that there were no external indications found of her infection.

He concluded that the infection developed over the weekend, as suggested by PNP General Hospital and the forensic group.

"The doctors deemed it necessary to put that in writing, and it will be now the BJMP who will determine what kind of treatment — if there will be any treatment at all — [will be given for] treating the suspected infection… Mayroon siyang kaunting colds kanina. Sa ospital, nag-uubo-ubo siya nang kaunti," Fajardo reiterated, describing Guo’s condition. 

While the test to confirm the infection is ongoing, BJMP spokesperson Col. Jayrex Bustinera noted that Guo is currently isolated from the ‘general population’ with three other inmates being treated for Tuberculosis infection (TB).

“Sabi naman po ng doctor namin almost one month nang naggagamutan yung mga naka-isolate doon sa TB kaya doon po muna siya ihahalo para to protect din yung general population,” he added.

Guo’s sputum test to confirm a TB infection is still ongoing and she will be transferred to a regular cell, consisting of 43 other female inmates, once the test comes out negative, said Bustinera. 

The PNP officially turned over Guo to the BJMP from Camp Crame at around 9:33 a.m. on September 23, as ordered by Guo’s non-bailable case of qualified human trafficking in the Pasig City Regional Trial Court-Branch 167.