President Ferdinand 鈥楤ongbong鈥� Marcos Jr.聽 (黑料社 / Ryan Leagogo)
MANILA, Philippines 鈥� President Ferdinand 鈥淏ongbong鈥� Marcos Jr. is 鈥減rogressing well鈥� in his recovery from COVID-19,聽 the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said on Saturday afternoon.
On Tuesday, the PCO said the President tested positive for the virus.
鈥淭oday, on the fifth day of home isolation, the President is now free from cough, nasal congestion, and fever for more than 24 hours,鈥� the PCO said in a statement on Facebook.
鈥淎ll other medical findings were unremarkable. Consequently, the President鈥檚 final diagnosis is Covid-19, Recovered,鈥� the statement added.
The PCO added that Marcos was closely monitored by medical professionals throughout his isolation period.
The communications office also noted that his isolation will end on Dec. 10.
As a precautionary measure, it added that the President was also advised to wear a face mask for 10 days during public engagements.