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Miss Cagayan de Oro 2020 Vincy Vacalares revealed that she has tested positive for COVID-19
on October 14.

She also announced that she is withdrawing from this year's competition.

Vincy wrote on a social media post, "With a heavy heart, allow me to break the news to all of you that I tested positive for Covid-19 last October 14.

"This means that I will not be able to continue with my journey to the Miss Universe Philippines crown this year."

"My team and I did all our best to strictly follow all the health and safety protocols, but still the virus hit me.

To those I had in close contact with, please inform the City Health Officers so they can also check on your state. I pray that you are safe from the virus."

The beauty queen reassured she is recovering in a hospital in Manila and is "in good hands."

She said, "I am currently confined in a hospital here in Manila and rest assured, I am in good hands."

"I sincerely apologize for what happened. Please be always on the lookout for your health and safety.

She also apologized and asked everyone for prayers, "Once again, I am deeply sorry for whatever I have caused you.

"Please don't forget to include me in your prayers. Daghang salamat! Stay safe mga higala!"

"Finally, I would like to thank the MUPh team who never hesitated to aid me: Tito Albert Andrada, Mama J, Sir Angel, Sir Pau, Sir Jory, and to those that I failed to mention.

"Thank you also to my family, to Ms Mags Cue, and to my #TeamAmegaBeauties family for constantly checking on me.

"To all my friends, colleagues, students, parents, and supporters, I am forever grateful for your love and support in this endeavor. Thank you so much. I love you all. #keepgoing #lifegoeson #missuniversephilippines."

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With a heavy heart, allow me to break the news to all of you that I tested positive for Covid-19 last October 14. This means that I will not be able to continue with my journey to the Miss Universe Philippines crown this year. ✨👑🌎 My team and I did all our best to strictly follow all the health and safety protocols, but still the virus hit me. To those I had in close contact with, please inform the City Health Officers so they can also check on your state. I pray that you are safe from the virus. I am currently confined in a hospital here in Manila and rest assured, I am in good hands. 👌🏼 I sincerely apologize for what happened. Please be always on the lookout for your health and safety. Finally, I would like to thank the MUPh team who never hesitated to aid me: Tito Albert Andrada, Mama J, Sir Angel, Sir Pau, Sir Jory, and to those that I failed to mention. Thank you also to my family, to Ms Mags Cue, and to my #TeamAmegaBeauties family for constantly checking on me. To all my friends, colleagues, students, parents, and supporters, I am forever grateful for your love and support in this endeavor. Thank you so much. I love you all. ❤️ Once again, I am deeply sorry for whatever I have caused you. Please don't forget to include me in your prayers. Daghang salamat! Stay safe mga higala! 🙏🏼 #keepgoing #lifegoeson #missuniversephilippines

A post shared by Vincy Vacalares (@vincyvacalaresformup2020) on Oct 16, 2020 at 7:24am PDT

Vincy also updated her followers with her coronavirus battle and posted photos of her from her hospital bed.

Source: vincyvacalaresformup2020 (IG)

Vincy was supposed to compete for the Miss Universe 2020 pageant. Amid the pandemic, Miss Universe Philippines has taken precaution and filmed pre-pageant events and the grand finale in Baguio City.

Miss Sorsogon 2020 Isabela Galeria has also declared her withdrawal from the pageant as she has also tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month and is currently recovering.

Miss Universe Philippines 2020 coronation night will be shown on October 25, 2020 9:00 AM on GMA Network.