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Maureen Wroblewitz reveals testing positive for COVID-19: 'I am much better now and I am grateful to be alive'
Maureen Wroblewitz revealed that she has tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
"I actually wanted to keep this information private but I feel the need to spread awareness about such an important topic," Maureen said in an Instagram post on Saturday.
According to the model, she was "tested positive for Covid-19 and I’ve been in home quarantine for 2 weeks."
"I am much better now and I am grateful to be alive. This experience has taught me a few things," she added.
Maureen realized that she should not have let her guard down at a time like this, "to trust my gut instincts, and also that the only person you can really trust is yourself. You can’t rely on other people to keep you safe."
"Sometimes not even the people closest to you, friends that you think will always have your back. You really have to protect yourself because there are people out there who don‘t care if you get infected," she added.
Maureen reminded her followers to "please be vigilant as you can catch the virus so easily."
"Make sure to always wear a mask & face shield wherever you go (if you see people who aren’t wearing them properly, kindly advise them to do so," she added.
"Nose and mouth both need to be covered by the mask and the face shield shouldn’t sit on top of the head either."
She stressed the importance of the usual protocols amid the pandemic,"practice social distancing and boost your immune system with lots of Vitamin C, B, and D."
"If there is no reason to go out, stay home! I am very lucky to have only had mild symptoms but there are enough people out there who aren’t as fortunate," she added.
Maureen said people should "think about your parents or grandparents who are at a higher risk of getting severe symptoms."
"Not everyone you see outside has a strong immune system and may even have other medical conditions. Please be responsible when you go out and protect yourself first in order to protect others! Stay safe and healthy everyone," she ended her note.
Maureen is Asia's Next Top Model Season 5 winner.
The Philippines has logged more than 415,000 cases of COVID-19 as of Friday, November 20. — Jannielyn Ann Bigtas/LA, GMA News
