Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila (File photo by Angie de Silva)
Sep 18 2021
Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila tested positive of COVID-19, two days after a religious congregation in the Philippine capital announced that 62 of its nuns were positive of the disease.
In a statement released on Friday, September 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 62 of its nuns and at least 50 of its staff — caregivers, health aides, and drivers — also tested positive for the disease.
In a statement released on September 15, the religious congregation said the infections were confirmed after the nuns were tested on September 10.
The congregation said that since September 14 the entire convent located in Quezon City “has been on lockdown” and is “fully cooperating” with health officials.
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