COVID-19 hits acting MMDA chief

By: Daphne Galvez - 2 years ago

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MANILA, Philippines — Acting Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Carlo Dimayuga III has tested positive for COVID-19, the agency announced on Monday.

The MMDA said Dimayuga tested positive in a COVID-19 antigen test Sunday, August 14, and will self-isolate for seven days.

“Chairman Carlo Dimayuga tested positive po (antigen), so he will be in isolation for 7 days,” MMDA Public Affairs Director Sharon Gentalian told reporters in a Viber message.

Gentalian said the acting MMDA chief is currently experiencing mild symptoms and is on home isolation.

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