MANILA, Jul 8 (NNN-PNA) – Philippine President, Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, tested positive for COVID-19, Press Secretary, Rose Beatrix Cruz-Angeles, said today.
Angeles told a press conference that Marcos, 64, tested positive in an antigen test for COVID-19. “He has a slight fever, but he is otherwise okay,” she said.
Angeles said, the presidential management staff is currently informing those in close contact with Marcos to observe their symptoms per the protocol. Marcos’ wife and children were not exposed.
Regarding Marcos’ schedule for today, Angeles said, Marcos will not attend the U.S. independence event at the embassy in Manila. However, he will virtually participate in a meeting with local officials, on booster shot uptake tonight.
Marcos had tested positive for COVID-19 in Mar, 2020.– NNN-PNA
