Arnold Clavio tests positive for COVID-19, receives well-wishes from fellow journalists, celebrities

Arnold Clavio has tested positive for COVID-19.

On Instagram, Sunday, the GMA News pillar said he took an antigen test after he had close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 last Thursday.

Clavio said he contracted the virus for the first time since the pandemic began.

"Sa kabila ng pag-iingat ko, wearing of mask, hand washing, social distancing, vitamins, immune booster, lots of vitamin D, tinamaan pa rin ako," he said.

He said he is experiencing mild symptoms such as cough. He is currently in self-isolation.

In the comments section, celebrities such as Chyna Ortaleza, Arthur Solinap, Juancho Trivino, and Bea Binene sent him well-wishes as he battles the disease.

GMA News reporters Tina Panganiban-Perez and Connie Sison also commented "get well soon" messages for the veteran journalist.

—MGP, GMA News