MMDA chairman Danny Lim tests positive for COVID-19

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Danilo Lim on Tuesday announced that he had tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

In a Facebook post, Lim said he had been regularly going to work since the enhanced community quarantine was implemented in March to maintain the service given by the MMDA.

“Kagabi, matapos kong sumailalim sa routine swab test, nakuha ko na ang results at lumabas na positive ako sa COVID-19 sa kabila ng palaging pag-iingat at pagsunod nang maigi sa mga health protocols sa lahat ng pagkakataon,” Lim said.

“Pinapakita lang nito kung gaano katindi ang COVID-19 at lahat ay pwedeng tamaan,” he added.

Lim said his symptoms remain mild, adding that he is following his doctor’s instructions on how to care for his wellbeing.

“I will continue to self-isolate for now. Agad ko rin sinabihan ang lahat ng mga taong may close contact sa akin nitong nakaraang linggo na i-monitor ang kanilang mga sarili at mag self-isolate na nang 14 days,” he said.

Meanwhile, his wife and children tested negative for COVID-19.

“Nagpapasalamat ako nang lubos dahil ang aking maybahay at anak ay negative sa test. Bunga ito ng mahigpit din na pag-observe namin ng health protocols kahit sa bahay,” Lim said.

The MMDA chairman said that he will continue to work remotely and conduct meetings through teleconference.

He also advised the public to follow health and safety protocols amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Patuloy na mag-ingat ang lahat at bigyang prayoridad ang inyong kalusugan. Sumunod tayo palagi sa health protocols para mapangalagaan ang ating mga sarili pati ang mga nasa paligid natin.

The Philippines has reported a total of 471,526 confirmed cases with 439,016 recoveries and 9,162 fatalities. -NB, GMA News