PH senators earlier tested positive for COVID-19

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    PH senators earlier tested positive for COVID-19

    Senator Sonny Angara, who had recovered from COVID-19 in early April, again tested positive for the novel coronavirus, he announced on his official Facebook and Twitter accounts on Saturday afternoon, May 2.

     

    STATEMENT OF SEN. SONNY ANGARA
     
    It has been close to one month since I recovered from COVID-19. But while preparing to donate my blood plasma for a second time, my doctors, after the results of the initial antibody test taken before donating, had me take another swab test, which registered positive.
     
    My wife Tootsy has tested negative, which could be proof of what my doctors are positing that I am probably no longer infectious and that this latest positive result is probably picking up remnants of the virus. 
     
    Nothing is 100% sure at this point so it is best to be prudent and cautious and thus it is best that I not attend Senate sessions in person for the risk posed to others. And we will follow the usual quarantine procedures for myself and members of my household as a precaution.
     
    It was hard being isolated from my family before when I tested positive. I felt so much joy and happiness when I was cleared and was able to kiss and hug them again. Now I'm back in isolation. I am hopeful that soon our lives will return to normal.
     
    I will continue to stay at home for now but I will participate in Senate proceedings through teleconferencing which the Senate may allow starting Monday after an amendment to our Rules. Rest assured that I will continue working from home like many of our countrymen and performing my duties as senator to the best of my ability.
     
    Once again I wish to thank all our frontliners, especially the healthcare workers. To our kababayans, let us continue to observe quarantine rules and continue taking precautions like safe distancing, washing hands, and wearing masks, if necessary. Thank you and continued prayers for everyone’s well-being. As I’ve said before, with hope, sacrifice, and unity of effort we will overcome this crisis. 
     

    According to Senator Pimentel and Senator Zubiri they have also recovered from the dreaded disease, both has been under quarantine for 44 days since undergoing a test for COVID-19 last March 20.  

    “14-day quarantine cycles. Since I am still alive, the sense is that the virus has already run its course, if this is a ‘normal’ coronavirus,” Pimentel said. He said his second test was conducted on April 13, the negative result was out 10 days later.

    Photo taken from PEP.PH