Northern Samar First District Representative Paul Daza tests positive for coronavirus
NORTHERN Samar First District Representative Paul Daza confirmed Wednesday, August 26, that he tested positive for the virus that causes the coronavirus disease ."Sadly, I share the news that I was diagnosed as Covid-19 positive yesterday, August 25. I am now hospitalized and look forward to being discharged upon clearance by my doctors," he said.
"I went around the towns of our district and met with local officials, community leaders, and common people, especially the most vulnerable. I also inspected the projects that I had sponsored and the sites for the future ones," he said."Mindful of the need to observe and isolate myself, I continued to work from our house in Daganas and did not go outside anymore. I also took medications prescribed by our local doctors," he said.
He asked those who had contact with him before August 16 to August 24 to get in touch immediately with local health authorities.
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