Agriculture Sec. William Dar. (FILE) Image from Department of Agriculture
MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary William Dar has tested positive for COVID-19.
In a tweet Friday, Dar said he is experiencing mild symptoms and is currently in quarantine.
“I wish to inform the public that I tested positive for COVID with mild symptoms, and am currently recovering while in quarantine. I will continue to discharge my duties and responsibilities in the Department of Agriculture,” Dar said.
I wish to inform the public that I tested positive for COVID with mild symptoms, and currently recovering while in quarantine. I will continue to discharge my duties and responsibilities in the Department of Agriculture.
Maraming salamat po!— William D. Dar (@ManongWillie) January 7, 2022
The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Friday the infection of 21,819 more people, the highest single-day increase since September 18 last year.
The fresh infections pushed the country’s tally to over 2.9 million, of which 77,369 are active cases.