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Rep. Martin Romualdez tests positive for COVID-19

Rep. Martin Romualdez tests positive for COVID-19

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MANILA - House Majority Leader Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez said he tested positive for COVID-19.

In a statement, Romualdez said he received his test results on Wednesday.

"Today, I received the result of my RT-PCR test showing that I am positive for COVID-19," he said.

"I am scheduled to undergo a second test tomorrow to rule out a false positive result," Romualdez said, as he urged everyone who had close contact with him to get themselves tested.

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Romualdez said he is coping well with the disease despite experiencing symptoms.

"I am presently in isolation, and my doctor is closely monitoring my situation," he added.

"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 added.

As of Wednesday, the Philippines has recorded a total of 635,698 COVID-19 cases. The tally includes 12,866 deaths, 561,099 recoveries, and 61,733 active cases.

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