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MANILA – Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, the official leading the country’s COVID-19 contact tracing efforts, said on Saturday that he tested positive for the coronavirus.
“It is with a sad note that I would like to inform you all that based on my RT-PCR test performed yesterday morning (April 2, 2021), my results came out at 4:30 pm on the same day , he was tested positive for the Covid-19 virus, “Magalong said in a statement.
He said this was a “devastating blow” to him and his family.
“The severity of this pandemic is something that we should not take for granted. It is a difficult situation and I do not want any of you to be in this condition, as it is emotionally, psychologically and financially difficult for our loved ones to bear,” he said.
The Magalong test result came amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country, which reached more than 15,000 on Friday, the highest count on record in a single day so far.
Several other senior officials have also contracted and recovered from the disease.
He said the trace has begun to locate those with whom it came into contact.
“Contact tracing efforts are underway for those with whom I have been in close contact. I also highly recommend everyone to observe the minimum health standards. ”He added.
Magalong said he will continue to monitor the virus situation in the city.
“However, despite the situation I find myself in, rest assured that we are still closely monitoring the situation in the city and coordinating with the appropriate authorities the necessary things that must be done.”
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– with reports from Micaella Ilao
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