CEBU CITY, Philippines— Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan assured his constituents that he’s feeling better more than a week after going under home isolation for testing positive to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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In a short phone interview with CDN Digital, Chan said he wants to let Oponganons know that their mayor is in good condition.
“More than a week nako home isolation. Maayo raman purya buyag maayo ra akong kahimtang, walay ubo, walay sip-on, walay fever, maayo ra gyud pwera buyag, recovering,” he said.
(It has been more than a week since I underwent home isolation. So far I am feeling good, no cough, colds, fever, everything is good. I am recovering.)
While in isolation, Chan has remained active in engaging with the Oponganons through his official Facebook page.
Aside from breaking news about the developments of the Covid cases in the city, the mayor has been keeping things light by sharing TikTok videos of himself together with some health workers.
He has also joined the FaceApp craze lately.
The mayor says these gimmicks help ease the tension while recovering from the virus.
Read: Chan says his battle with COVID-19 only temporary
On Tuesday, June 23, Chan said he will undergo a CT Scan to check his chest. The Lapu-Lapu mayor also promised to give an update on his condition on Wednesday, June 24, via online. /bmjo