San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza has tested positive for COVID-19 again, Rev. Fr. Marjun Almario, Diocese of San Carlos chancellor, announced Sunday, September 19.
He is asymptomatic and is required to isolate himself for the time being, Almario said.
“We encourage those persons whom he may have interacted with these past few days to observe home quarantine and cooperate with the authorities for proper health protocols,” Almario said.
He also asked for everyone’s prayers for the bishop’s fast healing as well as for other COVID-19 patients.
“Let us continue as well to pray for those in the frontlines who are constantly taking risks to care for us,” Almario said.*