MANILA, Philippines — Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo has been infected with the coronavirus disease. “It is in this spirit that I announce that I tested positive with the COVID-19 with RT-PCR (Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction) test,” Pabillo wrote in a statement to the clergy of Manila Thursday. “It is in this spirit that I announce that I am tested positive with Covid-19 with the RT-PCR test. In a separate statement, the Archdiocese of Manila said Pabillo, Apostolic Administrator of Manila, has no symptoms but is undertaking quarantine. “During the quarantine period, Bishop Pabillo continued to be in touch with the faithful with the celebration of online Masses in various parishes for the fiesta and pastoral visitations.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 23, 2020 08:07 UTC