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Caloocan councilor Malapitan tested positive for COVID-19
Caloocan City Councilor Enteng Malapitan has confirmed he tested positive for COVID-19.
He acknowledged the risks associated with his public service interactions and stated he was practicing physical distancing prior to his diagnosis.
Councilor Malapitan urged those who had close contact with him since March 15 to self-quarantine as a precaution.
He assured the public that his father, Caloocan City Mayor Oscar Malapitan, and his brother, Councilor Along Malapitan, are in good health and are currently under home quarantine.
The Malapitan family practices social distancing and resides in separate homes.
Caloocan City had 22 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including seven deaths and four recoveries, as of March 29.
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