Ex-Zambo lawmaker Celso Lobregat tested positive for Covid

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Former lawmaker Celso Lobregat announced that he was tested positive for the deadly Covid-19 respiratory disease here.

The 73-year old Lobregat said he started feeling body pain and headache on May 24 and by the next day had suffered from a fever and underwent RT-PCR testing at the Philippine Red Cross in the afternoon of May 25.

And on May 26, he received the test results. Lobregat is Covid positive.

Below is Lobregat’s announcement on his Facebook page:

“Many have reached out to verify the news. Please allow me to share an update.

Monday 24 May (afternoon): Started feeling body ache, headache, and some pain on the neck. Tuesday 25 May (morning): Feverish, some ache on my back and other parts mentioned previously.

On the same day in the afternoon, I had my PRC RT-PCR. Wednesday 26 May: At 6:57 a.m., I received the test results: POSITIVE. 

With the grace of God, I am feeling great and I am optimistic that I will soon defeat the virus. Thank you so much for all your prayers, love, and support.” 

Lobregat did not say if he is currently in hospital or not, and whether any of those who had contacts with him were tested for Covid-19, including his younger brother Jomar. (Mindanao Examiner)

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