MANILA, Philippines — Malabon City Mayor Antolin “Lenlen” Oreta has tested positive for the coronavirus, the local chief executive announced Tuesday afternoon. In a Facebook post, Oreta said that he was asymptomatic and would be undergoing home quarantine in the coming days. "This only shows that the effect of COVID-19 in Malabon is still strong. "On behalf of the city, we would continue to ensure that we bring down the COVID-19 cases here in our city." According to the city's public information office, 8,451 coronavirus cases have been recorded in the city thus far.

Source: Philippine Star March 23, 2021 08:28 UTC