Manila Bulletin
Negros Occidental town mayor, 3 others catch COVID-19
Murcia Mayor Gerardo Victor Rojas and two town councilors in Negros Occidental have tested positive for COVID-19.
The mayor confirmed his infection, stating he is asymptomatic and will adhere to health protocols.
Councilor Belen Magbanua and Councilor Adrian Olimpo, along with a former council member, also contracted the virus.
Mayor Rojas and the other officials were exposed to two participants who were COVID-positive in an event last March 26.
All three officials are asymptomatic and are currently at the Provincial Quarantine and Healing Center at Mambukal Resort Murcia.
The Murcia Municipal Building was temporarily locked down since April 6 for disinfection.
An emergency meeting was held with the local COVID-19 Task Force and rural health unit for contact tracing and other necessary steps.
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