MANILA, Philippines —1-Pacman party list Rep. Eric Pineda on Saturday revealed that he contracted the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
“My dear colleagues I would like to inform everyone that I tested positive for COVID-19 today. For those that I may have had contact the last five days, please take the necessary precautions. God bless,” Pineda said in a text message to reporters.
Last week, Cavite 6th District Rep. Luis “Jon Jon” Ferrer IV also tested positive for the respiratory disease.
To date, the Philippines recorded 234,570 COVID-19 cases. Of this number, there are 161,668 recoveries and 3,790 deaths.
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