Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday announced that he tested positive for COVID-19.

"This is to inform the public that I tested positive for COVID-19 today. Following strict health protocols, I went on self-quarantine away from family, friends and the public," Gatchalian said in a statement on Friday.

"So far, I am only experiencing mild symptoms from the virus and this goes to show that the vaccines are effective and working against it," the senator added.

This is to inform the public that I tested positive for COVID-19 today. Following strict health protocols, I went on self-quarantine away from family, friends and the public. So far, I am only experiencing mild symptoms from the virus and this goes to show that the vaccines are

— Sherwin Gatchalian (@stgatchalian) January 6, 2022

"I will be back to work in no time as we wind down the 18th Congress."

His brother, Valenzuela City Mayor Rex Gatchalian, also recently contracted COVID-19 and is currently under mandatory quarantine.