SENATOR Richard Gordon on Wednesday confirmed that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

“I received word this morning from our molecular laboratory at the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) that my RT-PCR test result has come back ‘positive’. I am feeling slightly under the weather but am exhibiting no other symptoms as of now and my doctor has advised me to rest and isolate at home. I will continue to observe my symptoms and report any significant changes to my doctor,” he added.

However, the chairman of the Philippine Red Cross said he prefers home quarantine but might go to a hospital for blood chemistry and lungs test because he suspects a COVID-19 variant could have hit him.

Gordon said his wife, Kate, and staff members have tested negative but they would undergo another test after three days.

“I’m a very exposed person. I go to the provinces, and hold meetings every day trying find ways to be bring vaccines faster to the people. I’m asymptomatic but I’m better protected because I’m vaccinated,” he added.

Gordon emphasized that If you are vaccinated, you could still be hit but survive it but if you’re not vaccinated, you will be infected possibly with severe symptoms, and perhaps have a fatal outcome.

He said he was making this announcement in order to speed up the contact tracing process and call on anyone who might have had contact with me to isolate immediately and get tested by RT-PCR five to seven days after said contact. With LEE ANN DUCUSIN

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