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Marvin Agustin alarmed about experiencing COVID-19 symptoms

By Bianca Geli
Published March 18, 2020 5:39 PM PHT

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Marvin Agustin coronavirus


Marvin Agustin shows symptoms of COVID-19.

Actor Marvin Agustin admitted in a tweet that he has experienced flu-like symptoms similar to that of COVID-19 signs.

Marvin Agustin
Marvin Agustin

He wrote, “I am not sure if I got Coronavirus, I've just recovered from high fever,” he wrote.

He then narrated his recent body temperature. “Day 1: 38.2 Day 2: 39.2 Day 3: 38 Day 4: 36.4”

Marvin noted that he hasn't been exposed to any person under investigation for COVID-19.

“Wala ako maalala na contact with any PUI. But since last Friday, wala na ako physical contact with my mom who lives me that had undergone chemo coz of cancer.”

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He then lamented on why he can't get tested for the coronavirus.

He tweeted, “Mahirap pero lumalaban. Pero alam ko na may mas mahirap pang pinagdadaanan ang ibang tao. I cant get tested kasi wala na ako symptoms at hindi na daw ako priority to get tested dahil limited pa din ang testing kits.”

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He also encouraged everyone to follow the enhanced community quarantine measures implemented by the government.

“Parang awa nyo na, MANATILI SA BAHAY para sa mga taong may kakayanan manatili sa bahay. Kung may bahay at kaya mong sundin ang “STAY HOME” policy, pls. do it.”

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He reminded people to be grateful they have homes to stay in during the quarantine whereas many people are suffering from the COVID-19 threat due to homelessness.

Some of COVID-19 symptoms include fever, cough, colds, body ache, and sore throat.

If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, call the Department of Health (DOH) COVID-19 24/7 Hotline: (02) 894-COVID - (02) 894-26843 for further instructions.

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