Baliwag, Bulacan mayor tests positive for COVID-19

The mayor of Baliwag, Bulacan announced Tuesday that his test results for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) came back positive.

“Nais kong personal na ipabatid sa inyo na ang inyong punong bayan ay nag-positibo sa COVID-19 batay sa resulta ng pagsusuring inilabas ng Research Institute for Tropical Medicine ngayong araw,” Mayor Ferdie Estrella said on Facebook.

The mayor recounted that he sought medical consultation after experiencing body aches and colds last week.

However, he assured Baliwag residents that he is in good condition and continues to monitor developments in the municipality.

Estrella said the local COVID-19 Task Force is set to provide residents with items like alcohol, soap, face masks, and vitamins.

“I may not be physically present at the moment, but rest assured that you have a working government,” he said.

Estrella also appealed for Baliwag residents to remain inside their homes during the enhanced community quarantine of Luzon to ensure their well-being.

The Mayor’s Office was also disinfected on Tuesday following Estrella’s announcement of his COVID-19 diagnosis. --Julia Mari Ornedo/KBK, GMA News