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Senator Koko Pimentel tests positive for COVID-19; asks for prayers for pregnant wife

Senator Aquilino Pimentel III said he has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and has asked for prayers for his immediate recovery and for his wife Kathryna Yu who is now pregnant to their first child.

“I was informed late last night March 24, 2020 that I have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The swab was taken last Friday, March 20, 2020… I have quarantined myself upon the doctor’s advice and consistent with the protocol. I feel I am, with God’s help, on the way to recovery,” he said in a statement.

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“I would like to ask for your prayers, especially for my wife Kath, who is about to give birth in the next few days to our first baby girl, and with whom I cannot be at this very important point in our lives as parents.” Pimentel added.

Senator Pimental is the second lawmaker who was tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, the first was Senator Migz Zubiri.

(Photo source: Instagram – @senkokopimentel)

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