AFP chief positive for COVID-19: Lorenzana

March 27, 2020

Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff General Felimon Santos Jr. was tested positive for coronavirus disease.

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana confirmed this to reporters in a text message on Friday.

Lorenzana said he had two close encounters with Santos in the past days, thus, he would also be on self-quarantine effective Friday.

The military has been helping the police in the implementation of enhanced community quarantine in Luzon and general quarantine in other parts of the country. Celerina Monte/DMS