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Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila has tested positive for COVID-19, two days after a religious congregation in the Philippine capital announced that 62 of its nuns also tested positive for COVID.
In a statement released on Friday, Sept. 17, the Archdiocese of Manila said that aside from a “slight fever,” the archbishop “does not feel any other symptoms.”
“He is in quarantine, observing strict protocols. Doctors are also monitoring his condition,” read the statement.
Earlier, the Congregation of the Religious of the Virgin Mary said that 62 of its nuns and at least 50 of its staff — caregivers, health aides, and drivers — also tested positive for the disease.
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Amid COVID-19 spike in Philippines, Catholic cardinal, 130 nuns test positive
In a statement released on Friday, Sept. 17, the Archdiocese of Manila said that aside from a “slight fever,” the archbishop “does not feel any other symptoms.”
“He is in quarantine, observing strict protocols. Doctors are also monitoring his condition,” read the statement.
Earlier, the Congregation of the Religious of the Virgin Mary said that 62 of its nuns and at least 50 of its staff — caregivers, health aides, and drivers — also tested positive for the disease.
Continued below.
Amid COVID-19 spike in Philippines, Catholic cardinal, 130 nuns test positive
