Sipalay City mayor tests positive for COVID-19
BACOLOD CITY –– Sipalay City Mayor Maria Gina Lizares has tested positive for COVID-19.
Lizares told the Inquirer that she has mild symptoms of the virus, such as a runny nose and cough.
“I have been adhering to protocols and been very conscious of my actions, but with our work as government servants, I also contracted this virus,” she said.
Lizares called on the public to be more careful, cooperative, and serious about the fight against COVID-19.
“We work to make everyone safe, but as you know, more and more of us are also being infected because our bodies also have limitations – we get weak due to circumstances beyond our control,” she said.
Lizares sought prayers for frontliners and everyone.
Article continues after this advertisementNumerous employees at the Sipalay City Government Center earlier tested positive for COVID-19, including the city administrator and her private secretary.
The Sipalay City Government Center that was closed for disinfection will resume operations at 50 percent capacity starting Thursday, April 22.
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