
Actor Marvin Agustin admitted in a tweet that he has experienced flu-like symptoms similar to that of COVID-19 signs.
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.”
I am not sure if I got corona virus, ive just recovered from high fever.
-- IG: @MarvinAgustin (@marvin_agustin) March 18, 2020
Day 1: 38.2 Day 2: 39.2 Day 3: 38 Day 4: 36.4
Wala ako maaala 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. pic.twitter.com/PG1PgdTqBf
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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.”
Ganyan kami kaparanoid dito sa bahay.
-- IG: @MarvinAgustin (@marvin_agustin) March 18, 2020
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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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.
-- IG: @MarvinAgustin (@marvin_agustin) March 18, 2020
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.
Mahiya ka sa mga taong hindi ito masunod kasi WALANG BAHAY o kailangan magtrabaho dahil sila ay kailangan ng taong bayan o sila ay walang makain.
-- IG: @MarvinAgustin (@marvin_agustin) March 18, 2020
Sa mga nasa bahay, at ang tanging concern ay “IM BORED” pls mahiya naman kayo na lalabas pa kayo para magenjoy. Gamitin nyo ang oras nyo para ayusin ang sarili, magbasa o magisip ng paraan na baka may maisip ka na maitulong para sa ibang hirap na hirap sa panahong ito.
-- IG: @MarvinAgustin (@marvin_agustin) March 18, 2020
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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