MANILA, Philippines — A second lieutenant of the Philippine Army who was suspected of having contracted the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), died on Wednesday afternoon. Gen. Edgard Arevalo on Thursday said Army 2LT Vince Magbanua was declared dead on arrival at the Norzagaray Municipal Hospital at 3:40 p.m. after he was rushed there for severe breathing difficulty. ADVERTISEMENT“It is with great sadness that we mourn the death of one of our young and promising officers, Army 2LT VINCE MAGBANUA at 3:40 pm yesterday, April 8,” Arevalo said in a statement. The Army officer was then diagnosed with acute bronchitis and was advised to return to the barracks to medicate and undergo self-quarantine. “We extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of 2LT MAGBANUA, a member of PMA “Alab Tala” Class of 2018.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 09, 2020 04:49 UTC