Iza Calzado hospitalized with pneumonia, waiting for COVID-19 test result

Iza Calzado is asking for prayers as she waits for the result of her coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) test. 

In a post on Instagram, the actress revealed that she is currently hospitalized with pneumonia.

"It’s been a challenging time for me but it cannot compare to the frontliners who have cared for me and to whom I am so grateful," she said.

Iza said she is praying for those who have contracted the disease, as well as their families and the medical workers caring for all the patients.

"My heart goes out to everyone in these trying times, especially those who risk their lives every day to care for their loved ones," she said.

"I count this time as an opportunity to be kind. To be a source of love and light. With the grace of God, i can fight this and we all fight this together." 

As of Wednesday, the Philippines has 636 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 38 deaths. --MGP, GMA News