Erap now Covid-negative
Former President Joseph Estrada’s medical condition continues to improve. according to a medical bulletin from his son, former senator Jinggoy Estrada, on Tuesday.
“We are happy to announce that my dad continues to improve and we expect that he can be transferred to a regular room soon,” the younger Estrada said.
“His repeat RT-PCR (swab test) is now NEGATIVE! He is still on high-flow oxygen support, but at a much-reduced rate. He has been allowed to resume soft diet. Mentally, he is oriented, conversing normally and appears to be in good spirits,” Jinggoy said.
Estrada was brought to a hospital on 4 April due to Covid-19 pneumonia and subsequently tested positive for the virus.
From a regular room, he was transferred to the ICU where he was placed under a ventilator.
“Again, we thank everyone for their continuous support and love and ask that you continue to pray for him and others who are afflicted with this awful and dreaded disease. Thank you so much,” the former senator said.