Lloyd Cadena’s family says he tested positive for COVID-19, thanks public for outpouring of love

Vlogger Lloyd Cadena tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) shortly before his death, his family revealed on Sunday.

The Cadena family earlier asked for privacy regarding the cause of the pioneer Filipino vlogger’s shocking death at age 26 last Friday.  

“Lloyd was confined in the hospital on September 1 due to high fever and dry cough. He was tested for COVID-19 on the same day which the result came out positive on September 3,” the family said in a post on Cadena’s official Facebook page. 

The family members and BNT, an LGBT group close to Cadena, immediately went into isolation after learning of the positive test result.

“His vitals were okay and had no complaints. On September 4, 5 a.m. he was seen by the staff unresponsive and pale looking. As informed by the doctor, he suffered a heart attack while asleep,” they added.

The family said Cadena was cremated on Saturday and his remains are at their home in Cavite.

“There are simply no words to express our heartfelt thanks for the prayers and sympathy you have extended to our family during this time of loss,” they said.

“All expressions of sympathy, including flowers and cards are welcome. You may send them to our address at #14 Scarah, Kaingin Rd., Brgy. Sto. Niño, Parañaque City,” the family concluded. — Julia Mari Ornedo/BM, GMA News