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Sorsogon-bet for the Miss Universe Philippines pageant Maria Isabela Galeria says that she tested positive for the coronavirus.

On Sunday, September 27, Isabela revealed that she became infected despite following safety precautions.

She wrote, “Hello, everyone. With so much sadness in my heart, I regret to inform you that I tested positive for COVID-19 rtPCR. This news breaks my heart deeply and I apologize if ever I put you at risk.

“We followed and did all the safety precautions to safeguard from the infection, however it still found us.

“I have spoken with those that I saw recently. My team, my MUP sisters, and those I had close contact with in Manila all tested negative.

“I am in isolation and quarantined now.”

Isabela said she already asked all the people she's come in contact with to have them immediately checked.

“I am truly, deeply sorry. Kindly find it in your hearts to include me and my family in your prayers,” she concluded.

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Hello everyone, With so much sadness in my heart, I regret to inform you that I tested positive for COVID-19 rtPCR. This news breaks my heart deeply and I apologize if ever I put you at risk. We followed and did all the safety precautions to safeguard from the infection, however it still found us. I have spoken with those that I saw recently. My team, my MUP sisters and those I had close contact with in Manila all tested Negative. I am in isolation and quarantined now. I ask whoever came into close contact with me to please inform your City/Municipal Health Officers and their team to check on your condition. Hoping that I did not pass on to you the virus. I am truly, deeply sorry🙏 Kindly find it in your hearts to include me and my family in your prayers.

A post shared by Maria Isabela Galeria (@mariaisabelagaleria) on Sep 26, 2020 at 9:36pm PDT

In the comments, candidates of the Miss Universe Philippines and its alumna sent their message of encouragement to the beauty queen.

Isabela will compete against 50 other candidates for the Miss Universe Philippines title. In 2019, she was part of the Top 15 candidates in the Binibining Pilipinas competition.

The grand coronation of the Miss Universe Philippines will air on October 25 only here on GMA.