AFTER testing positive for coronavirus, Davao Oriental Governor Nelson Dayanghirang and his wife were brought to the Davao Regional Medical Center (DRMC).
In a statement, the Provincial Government of Davao Oriental said on Thursday, May 27, that Dayanghirang and his wife, Nanette, were admitted to DRMC upon the recommendation of Dr. Reden Bersaldo, who heads the Davao Oriental Provincial Task Force on Covid-19, and Dr. Isaiah Jeremi Gampon.
"Sa adlaw pa sa Mayo 24, Lunes, nakita sa doktor nga maayo ang ilahang kondisyon mao nga wala pa girekomenda niini nga magpa-admit sila. Apan, gipamugos na gayud sa doktor nga dad-on na sila sa DRMC sa dihang migawas na ang X-ray result nila ug namatikdan nga aduna silay pulmonya nga posibleng epekto sa Covid-19 (On Monday, May 24, the doctors saw that they were in good condition, that is why they were not yet recommended for admission. However, doctors insisted that they be admitted to DRMC after their x-ray results showed they have pneumonia, which is probably caused by Covid-19)," the Provincial Government said.
“Kinahanglan gyud sila i-admit na kay dili na nato matag-an ang kalit nga paggrabe sa sakit nga [Covid-19] labi na nga si Governor Dayanghirang ug iyang kapikas aduna usab mga laing sakit o comorbidities, so mas maayo nga proactive atong approach kay basin unya ug mograbe lang ug kalit (There was a need for them to be admitted because we do not know how the severity the Covid-19 would result considering that Gov. Dayanghirang and his wife have other illnesses or comorbidities. It is better to have a proactive approach because their condition might worsen all of a sudden),” Bersaldo added.
The governor and his wife tested positive for Sars-CoV-2 on May 25.
On Wednesday night, May 26, it was observed that their condition has improved.
Bersaldo said their oxygen levels have increased and they have no more fever. They also underwent x-ray tests to monitor their pneumonia.
Meanwhile, Dayanghirang told his constituents not to worry about his condition.
He also reminded the public not to be complacent despite not manifesting any signs and symptoms related to Covid-19.
“Dili gyud ta angay nga mag-kompyansa kay bisan pa ug wala kay symptoms sama sa ubo ug uban pa, wala magpasabot nga okay lang imong lungs o wala gyud ka naapektohan sa Covid, kinahanglan magpa-check up gyud (We should not be complacent because even if you are not manifesting any symptoms such as cough and others, that doesn’t mean your lungs are okay or you’re not infected with Covid-19. There should be a frequent medical check-up),” Dayanghirang said.
In a separate post, the Provincial Government shared a video of the couple, who were seen to be in good condition moments before they headed to DRMC.