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Mujiv Hataman, wife Mayor Sitti test positive for COVID-19

JC Gotinga

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The House Deputy Speaker says he and his wife Isabela City Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman strictly observed safety measures but still somehow contracted the coronavirus

House Deputy Speaker Mujiv Hataman and his wife, Isabela City Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman tested positive for COVID-19, the congressman announced on Saturday afternoon, August 1.

The couple, who are in Basilan, had themselves tested for the novel coronavirus on Thursday, July 20, because they had what they thought was “common cough,” Hataman said in a statement on his Facebook page

Their results turned out positive, the Basilan congressman said.

The Hatamans had their children and members of their household tested for the virus, too, and were still waiting for their results as of this posting.

The couple are now in quarantine, and have taken measures to make their household safer, and to prevent themselves from transmitting the virus beyond their family, Congressman Hataman said.

“Maingat at mahigpit kaming sumunod sa safety measures, pati na rin sa sino mang nakakasalamuha namin dito. Pero heto pa rin ang aming sitwasyon. Tunay nga: Sa ganitong mga panahon, magkakarugtong ang kalusugan at kapalaran nating lahat,” he added.

(We carefully and strictly observed safety measures, as well as anyone we have encountered here. And yet here we are in this situation. It’s true: At times like this, our health and destiny are all connected.)

They are praying for everyone’s safety, Hataman said, as he urged people to pray for the country’s immediate success in fighting the pandemic.

As of Friday, July 31, the Philippines has recorded 93,354 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 2,023 deaths and 65,178 recoveries. Active cases are at 26,153, the Department of Health reported. – Rappler.com

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JC Gotinga

JC Gotinga often reports about the West Philippine Sea, the communist insurgency, and terrorism as he covers national defense and security for Rappler. He enjoys telling stories about his hometown, Pasig City. JC has worked with Al Jazeera, CNN Philippines, News5, and CBN Asia.