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Kapampangans mourn death of prov'l health chief due to Covid-19
Dr. Marcelo Jaochico, Pampanga's provincial health officer, died from COVID-19 on Tuesday evening, March 24.
His daughter, Cielo Jaochico, confirmed his death and stated he tested positive for the virus eight days after being tested.
Dr. Jaochico experienced COVID-19 symptoms starting March 11 and was admitted to a hospital's intensive care unit isolation room on March 18.
His daughter is now also confined in an isolation room at the same hospital after showing symptoms.
Governor Dennis Pineda expressed sorrow and vowed to continue Dr. Jaochico's mission.
Dr. Jaochico was a pioneer of the Doctor to the Barrios program and served the province for many years.
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