Former President Joseph Estrada tests positive for COVID-19
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The news of Joseph Estrada's confinement was confirmed by his sons JV and Jake Ejercito, and Jinggoy Estrada.
Former President Joseph “Erap” Ejercito Estrada has tested positive for the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as confirmed by his sons JV and Jake Ejercito, and Jinggoy Estrada on Monday.
Erap's sons took to Twitter to share the condition of their father and said that he is in stable condition and is receiving medical care.
JV wrote, “Please pray for my father who has tested positive for COVID-19 and was rushed to the hospital. Please pray for all those who are likewise fighting this virus.”
Likewise, his brother Jake Ejercito said, “Our dad, former president Joseph Estrada, tested positive for COVID-19. He's now confined in a hospital and is in stable condition. Please pray for his recovery and the recovery of everyone affected by the virus.”
Please pray for my father who has tested positive for COVID-19 and was rushed to the hospital.
-- JV Ejercito (@jvejercito) March 28, 2021
Please pray for all those who are likewise fighting this virus. 🙏🏽
Our dad, former president Joseph Estrada, tested positive for COVID-19. He's now confined in a hospital and is in stable condition. Please pray for his recovery and the recovery of everyone affected by the virus 🙏🏼
-- jake ejercito (@unoemilio) March 28, 2021
Meanwhile, Jinggoy Estrada shared more details about his father's confinement including that he was rushed to the hospital Sunday night.
He said, “Nais ko pong ipaalam sa inyo na ang aking ama, na si dating pangulong Joseph Estrada, ay isinugod namin sa ospital kagabi sa kadahilanan ng panghihina ng kanyang katawan.
“Na-diagnose na po siya na positibo sa COVID-19.”
Jinggoy added, “Stable po ang kanyang kondisyon at ako po ay humihingi ng inyong mga panalangin sa kanyang agarang paggaling. Maraming salamat po. Stay safe mga kababayan ko.”
Sa aking mga kababayan, Nais ko pong ipaalam sa inyo na ang aking ama , na si dating pangulong Joseph Estrada, ay...
Posted by JE Estrada on Sunday, March 28, 2021
Joseph Ejercito Estrada served as the country's 13th president for two consecutive years before being ousted in 2001 in the wake of a massive anti-corruption protest. In 2007, he was convicted of plunder and was sentenced to reclusion perpetua or jail term of up to 40 years.
He was later pardoned by his successor, former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
Like, Erap, many politicians, celebrities, and personalities have also tested positive for coronavirus since its surge in the country last year. Get to know them in this gallery:
