Ilagan mayor, family test positive for COVID-19

Ilagan City Mayor Josemarie Diaz tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, August 6.

Mayor Diaz stated he contracted the virus while performing his duties as local chief executive and interacting with various individuals.

In addition to Mayor Diaz, his wife Evelyn and their councilor son Jay Everson have also tested positive for the virus and are in quarantine at home.

As a result of these cases, Mayor Diaz ordered Ilagan City to be placed under enhanced community quarantine until August 12.

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