Magalong contracts COVID-19 again, but symptoms ‘very mild’

BAGUIO CITY––Mayor Benjamin Magalong announced Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time.

In a statement, Magalong said he had been experiencing “very mild” symptoms since Jan. 29.

He said his swab test result came out Sunday night.

The mayor said he would continue to perform his duties while isolated.

In April last year, the country’s tracing czar contracted COVID-19 and experienced severe symptoms.

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