Senator Koko Pimentel tests positive for COVID-19
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Senator Koko Pimentel tests positive for COVID-19
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Published Mar 26, 2020 12:31 AM PHT

Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III said on Wednesday, March 25, that he has tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III said on Wednesday, March 25, that he has tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
In a statement, the former Senate president said that he received his test results on Tuesday evening, March 24.
In a statement, the former Senate president said that he received his test results on Tuesday evening, March 24.
"The swab was taken last Friday, March 20, 2020. I have quarantined myself upon the doctor’s advice and consistent with the protocol. I feel I am, with God’s help, on the way to recovery," he added.
"The swab was taken last Friday, March 20, 2020. I have quarantined myself upon the doctor’s advice and consistent with the protocol. I feel I am, with God’s help, on the way to recovery," he added.
He also asked for prayers for himself and his family, as his wife, Kathryna Yu-Pimentel, is about to give birth.
He also asked for prayers for himself and his family, as his wife, Kathryna Yu-Pimentel, is about to give birth.
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Koko, 56, is the second senator to confirm that he has COVID-19 after Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri. Actor Christopher de Leon also tested positive for the disease.
Koko, 56, is the second senator to confirm that he has COVID-19 after Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri. Actor Christopher de Leon also tested positive for the disease.
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