Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez, Jr. on Sunday revealed that he is positive for COVID-19.
Galvez, who is also the presidential peace adviser and chief implementer of the National Task Force Against COVID-19, said that he found out about his status after undergoing his weekly RT-PCR test on Sunday.
"I am experiencing mild symptoms but remain in high spirits. Members of my immediate family and I are fully vaccinated and have received the booster shot. All of us are in isolation," he said in a statement.
The secretary also apologized for the people he interacted with over the past week, adding that he encouraged them to get tested and observe their health conditions.
"While I am under isolation, I will continue to monitor the country's peace processes and vaccination efforts."
Galvez then encouraged the public to get the COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible, including those who are eligible for booster shots.
