Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año confirmed Tuesday evening he tested positive for COVID-19.
“Last March 26, 2020, after learning that 4 persons I had associated with tested positive for COVID-19, I started my 14-day self-quarantine. On March 27, I got tested. Today, March 31, I received the result from RITM informing me that I am positive for COVID-19,” Sec. Año said.
In a statement, Año has called the attention of people he had close contact with to undergo self-quarantine and to observe any symptoms. He also said that he would continue working amid the situation.
“To all those concerned, I am doing fine and have no symptoms. I will continue my quarantine and work from home. The result of my test will not in any way dampen my spirit and energy to do my job,” he assured.
The DILG Chief has also encouraged everyone to “stay at home” and “follow social distancing” to help contain the spread of the virus.
Año is one of the top government officials who tested positive for COVID-19. He recently appeared in the Laging Handa Public Briefing to address and explain updates on enhanced community quarantine. – Details from Patrick de Jesus
