Philippine leader tests positive for coronavirus, isolated

Manila: Philippine’s new President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. tested positive for the coronavirus on Friday after an antigen test and will go into isolation for about a week, officials said.
Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Engels said 64-year-old Marcos Jr. has a mild fever but is “otherwise fine.” However, he will not be able to attend an event at the US embassy, ​​and will attend video meetings with governors and mayors regarding coronavirus booster shots.