BACOLOD CITY—Negros Oriental Rep. Jocelyn Sy Limkaichong on Monday (March 15) announced that she tested positive for SARS Cov2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and made an appeal for people not to take the virus lightly.
In a post on Facebook, Limkaichong said she wants people to realize that COVID-19 is very dangerous.
“Despite strictly following the health protocols and being extra careful in public spaces, I still acquired the virus,” she said.
“I am just lucky my immune system is strong,” she added.
Limkaichong has not shown symptoms of the disease.
“To be safe from COVID, no less than an abundance of caution is necessary. The current outbreak is a matter that …
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