Christopher de Leon thanks frontliners of The Medical City

Two weeks after being discharged from the hospital due to testing positive with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Christopher de Leon gave a message of gratitude to The Medical City frontliners.

In a video uploaded by GMANetwork.com on YouTube, De Leon thanked medical workers for showing their bravery and their dedication to save lives.

"Nagpapasalamat po ako sa lahat ng frontliners, sa lahat ng mga pinapakita niyong tapang at dedication sa inyong sinumpaan to save lives, sa inyong kabayanihan," De Leon said in the video.

"Maraming salamat po, to all the doctors, nurses, sa staff, 'yong mga nagdi-disinfect ng mga areas. Salamat po."

De Leon also shared how he saw firsthand the health workers' love and compassion when he was confined in The Medical City.

"When I was at the hospital in Medical City, nakita ko ang inyong dedication
and kindness and love and compassion sa akin at sure [ako], ganon din sa iba," he said.

De Leon continued and said all things will eventually work together with God.

“God said all things work together for good for those who love God and called according to his purpose. Ito po ang purpose ninyo, to save lives," he said.

“Ito ang sinumpaan ninyo, so God will give all of you protection, wisdom, patience, knowledge, strength, courage. He will give you all of this," he continued.

“Don't worry. God is ready to eliminate this virus. Thank you very much and God bless us all,” he ended.   

Christopher announced that he tested positive with COVID-19 on March 17.

On March 25, the actor was discharged from the hospital and was welcomed home by his wife Sandy Andolong.

British actor Miltos Yerolemo, who is recognized by his role as Arya Stark's swordfighting teacher Syrio Forel in the hit series "Game of Thrones" also sent a message for frontliner in Medical City.

As of April 11, COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 4,428 with 247 deaths and 157 recoveries.