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After getting COVID-19, ex-Pres. Estrada in 'stable but guarded' condition: Jinggoy

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/news/03/29/20190513-halalan-manila-joseph-estrada-gc-0651.jpg"/><figcaption>Former president Joseph Estrada waves to supporters after casting his vote at the P. Burgos Elementary School in Sta. Mesa on May 13, 2019. <em>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA - Former president Joseph &quot;Erap&quot; Estrada is currently in a &quot;stable but guarded condition&quot; after he tested positive for COVID-19, his son, former senator Jinggoy Estrada said Sunday.</p><p>In a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jinggoy.estrada.14661/posts/1072900833233831">Facebook post</a>, the younger Estrada said his father has been moved to the hospital&#x27;s intensive care unit for closer observation.</p><p>&quot;While he needed to be placed on high flow oxygen support, we are thankful that there has been no need to put him on a ventilator. However, he is being sedated to lessen his anxiety which may affect his heart and aggravate his condition,&quot; he wrote.</p><p>&quot;Thus, he has been moved to the ICU for closer observation. Currently, he is in a stable but guarded condition,&quot; Jinggoy added.</p><p>Jinggoy also thanked everyone for their support as he asked for continued prayers for the former President.</p><p>&quot;The family would like to thank everyone who has expressed their love and support and we request continued prayers for his immediate recovery,&quot; he said.</p><p>The older Estrada was hospitalized and was found positive for COVID-19 last week.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/29/21/erap-hospitalized-positive-for-covid-19-jinggoy">Erap hospitalized, positive for COVID-19: Jinggoy</a></li></ul><p>On Friday, he addressed the public to express his gratitude for their prayers as he assured them that he is fine.</p><p>&quot;Magandang hapon, mga kababayan. Maraming salamat sa inyong mga dasal at ako ay nasa maayos na kalagayan. &#x27;Wag kayong mag-alala, malakas ako, kayo ay mag-ingat din. Kayo ay stay healthy rin. Magandang hapon ulit,&quot; Estrada said. </p><p>(Good afternoon everyone. Thank you very much for your prayers and I am in good condition. Don&#x27;t worry, I am strong. Stay safe and healthy, too. Good afternoon again.) </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/30/21/from-hospital-bed-covid-stricken-erap-says-hes-ok-thanks-public-for-prayers">From hospital bed, COVID-stricken Erap says he&#x27;s OK, thanks public for prayers</a></li></ul><p>Estrada, who is turning 84 this month, served as President from 1998 until 2001. </p><p>He did not finish his six-year term after he ousted following allegations of corruption.</p><p>He was convicted of plunder in 2007 and sentenced to life imprisonment. But his successor, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, pardoned him a month later.</p><p>He was Mayor of Manila City from 2013 until 2019.</p><div><strong>FROM THE ARCHIVES</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1486545" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>Former president Joseph "Erap" Estrada is currently in a "stable but guarded condition" after he tested positive for COVID-19, his son, former senator Jinggoy Estrada said Sunday.</p>

Former president Joseph "Erap" Estrada is currently in a "stable but guarded condition" after he tested positive for COVID-19, his son, former senator Jinggoy Estrada said Sunday.