Manila Bulletin
Mandaue City mayor catches COVID
Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes has tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing symptoms and undergoing an RT-PCR test.
He is currently in home isolation and is being monitored for mild symptoms.
Despite his diagnosis, the mayor assured that city services would continue uninterrupted.
Cortes urged the public to continue observing health protocols as COVID-19 remains a threat.
His family members have tested negative, and contact tracing is in progress.
Mayor Cortes is the 12th mayor from Cebu to contract the virus.
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