House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez announced Wednesday night that he contracted COVID-19.
The House leader confirmed he is “experiencing symptoms of the disease” but he is coping well.
“Let me assure those who are concerned with my physical well-being that I am coping well despite experiencing symptoms of the disease, and that I am in high spirits,” he issued in a statement.
Romualdez is currently in isolation and his doctor is closely monitoring his situation. He also urged everyone who had close contact with him to undergo an RT-PCR test.
“Rest assured that I will go back to work and perform my duties as Majority Leader of the House of Representatives as soon as I get a clean bill of health from health authorities, “ Romualdez assured.
The Leyte congressman also confirmed that he is scheduled today to undergo a second test.- Daniel Manalastas
