By HANNAH TORREGOZA
Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara said yesterday that he has recovered from COVID-19.
“After several days in the emergency room and the COVID-wing, my doctors finally sent me home today – negative for the virus and pneumonia-free,” Angara said in his Instagram post.
Last March 26, Angara confirmed that he had contracted COVID-19 and experienced symptoms of the virus.
As a precautionary measure, the senator said he observed strict quarantine procedures and social distancing.
Angara thanked his doctors and nurses for taking care of him and his family during his ordeal.
“Big, big thanks to my doctors and nurses for taking care of me and to my family, loved ones, friends for all the prayers, letters, and food that you sent,” Angara said.
“(I) am truly grateful for the gift of life and even more so now for those at the front lines who safeguard our lives and protect our society. I met nurses and doctors who don’t go home anymore, some even doing double duty in other hospitals. They truly, truly are real heroes,” Angara said.
Angara said he is happy that he would be back home when his son celebrates his birth anniversary this weekend.
“I will be at home with my son when he celebrates his birthday this weekend but many of our health workers will not make it home as a measure of protection for their families. Salamat po and God bless everyone. Hope everyone is safe at home,” he said.
