Zamboanga City solon, wife, 2 daughters test positive for coronavirus
From the Facebook post of Zamboanga City Rep. Jose Manuel Dalipe.
MANILA, Philippines — Zamboanga City 2nd District Rep. Jose Manuel Dalipe has been tested positive for coronavirus.
In a Facebook post, Dalipe asked for prayers as he disclosed that he, his wife, and two daughters were all found to be infected with COVID-19.
“Five members of the Dalipe family are now bravely fighting the COVID virus. Please continue to pray for us as we also pray for everyone’s health and safety,” the lawmaker said.
Thank you for your prayers of healing for my Dad, former Mayor Manny.Please also include us, my wife Keenah, my two…
Posted by Cong. Mannix Dalipe – Page on Tuesday, January 5, 2021
As of January 5, COVID-19 cases in the country stands at 479,693—of which 21,997 are deemed active.
Recoveries also stands at 448,375 while the death toll has risen to 9,321.
JPV
For more news about the novel coronavirus click here.
What you need to know about Coronavirus.
For more information on COVID-19, call the DOH Hotline: (02) 86517800 local 1149/1150.
The Inquirer Foundation supports our healthcare frontliners and is still accepting cash donations to be deposited at Banco de Oro (BDO) current account #007960018860 or donate through PayMaya using this link.
