THE sibling of the Tayasan town councilor who died of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) has fallen ill.

The patient, 70 years old and elder brother of the councilor was the one who helped him before he died.

He is now considered a persons under investigation (PUI) after he complained to have difficulty in breathing and was rushed to a private hospital although he is now in stable condition.

Last week, the councilor, identified as PH39 by the Department of Health (DOH), died at 11:09 a.m. of March 15 at the Silliman University Medical Center in Dumaguete City.

The councilor had a travel history to Manila on February 26 to attend the Philippine Councilors League national convention and, before returning to Tayasan on March 1, they visited Greenhills in San Juan City, Metro Manila.

The councilor was brought to a hospital on March 7 and tested positive on March 9.