Bongbong Marcos recovers from COVID-19 -- PCO | Inquirer News

Bongbong Marcos recovers from COVID-19 — PCO

/ 03:03 PM December 09, 2023

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President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr.  (INQUIRER.net / Ryan Leagogo)

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is “progressing well” in his recovery from COVID-19,  the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said on Saturday afternoon.

On Tuesday, the PCO said the President tested positive for the virus.

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“Today, on the fifth day of home isolation, the President is now free from cough, nasal congestion, and fever for more than 24 hours,” the PCO said in a statement on Facebook.

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“All other medical findings were unremarkable. Consequently, the President’s final diagnosis is Covid-19, Recovered,” the statement added.

The PCO added that Marcos was closely monitored by medical professionals throughout his isolation period.

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The communications office also noted that his isolation will end on Dec. 10.

As a precautionary measure, it added that the President was also advised to wear a face mask for 10 days during public engagements.

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