Manila Bulletin
Bicolano priest tests positive for COVID-19
A priest from the Diocese of Legazpi has tested positive for Covid-19, prompting the diocese to announce the case to aid in contact tracing efforts.
Fr. Antonio B. Peralta, a 64-year-old priest from Sipi, Daraga, Albay, was diagnosed as Bicol Patient #776.
Peralta, who is the Vice-Rector of Mater Salutis College Seminary, is currently under quarantine in his place of assignment.
He began experiencing symptoms such as fever and loss of smell and taste on August 7, 2020, and was swab tested on August 10.
The diocese released the information with Peralta's permission and in coordination with local health authorities to assist with contact tracing.
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