Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Sunday confirmed that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
“I am experiencing a severe cough, mild colds. I also have body pains right now," the mayor said in a statement.
Domagoso was taken to the Sta. Ana Hospital, according to information from the Manila PIO. His positive COVID-19 test came days after the mayor skipped several events last week after feeling unwell.
Last week, Manila Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna also tested positive for COVID-19.
Domagoso and Lacuna are both fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Lacuna, a doctor, was the first Manila resident who received the COVID-19 vaccine in March. Domagoso was inoculated in April.
"Let's hold on. Life continues. Governance in Manila will continue. We hope and trust in the Lord that we will get through this,” the mayor said.
Domagoso’s close contacts, including his chief of staff Cesar Chavez, have been isolated, a source told ABS-CBN News.
"The Mayor is still in charge," Manila Public Information Office chief Julius Leonen told reporters. "The work of the city government will continue.”
The Mayor's Office in the city hall has been disinfected, Leonen said.
