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One of the candidates in the 2020 Miss Universe Philippines beauty pageant tested positive for COVID-19.
Maria Isabela B. Galeria, who represents Sorsogon, made the reveal on Instagram on Sunday, September 27.
His admission came as the national beauty pageant kicked off its eight-episode series “Right Light,” which addresses the journey of the 50 nominees for the coveted crown. .
This is the first time that a candidate in a national contest has openly admitted that she tested positive for the virus.
Galeria is a registered nurse and health advocate. In 2019 she competed in the Bb. Pilipinas beauty pageant where she finished in the semifinals. Your full post:
“Hi everyone,
“With such sadness in my heart, I regret to inform you that I tested positive for COVID-19 rtPCR. This news breaks my heart deeply and I apologize if I ever put you at risk.
“We went ahead and did all the safety precautions to protect ourselves from the infection, yet it still found us.
“I have talked to those I saw recently. My team, my MUP sisters and those with whom I had close contact in Manila all tested negative.
“I am in isolation and quarantine now.
“I ask anyone who has been in close contact with me to report to their city / municipal health officials and team to verify their condition. Hoping not to give him the virus.
“I am truly, deeply sorry … Please seek in your hearts to include me and my family in your prayers.”
The grand coronation of the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 pageant will take place on October 25.
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