Sylvia Sanchez, husband test positive for COVID-19

Award-winning actress Sylvia Sanchez and her husband businessman Arturo Atayde were tested positive for COVID-19.

Sanchez made the announcement on her Instagram March 31. She is the third Filipino movie star to test positive for coronavirus. The two other celebrities - Christopher de Leon and Iza Calzado - have been discharged from the hospital.

The complete statement of Sanchez:

"Hi everyone❤️ On March 24, my husband and I were brought to Cardinal Santos as I was having chills and he had cough and shortness of breath;

"We were made to take the covid-19 swab test and since then, Art and I have self-isolated. A week later, we finally received the results and we both came out positive for COVID19;

"We would like to request those whom we saw prior to the community quarantine to monitor for symptoms of shortness of breath, cough, fever, LBM and sore throat. Art and I are getting better each day;

"Although this is slower than our usual recovery, we know that with prayers and strict compliance with our doctor’s orders, we will get there;

"Until then, we will keep you updated on how this progresses. Stay safe, healthy and take your 1000mg of vitamin C and 20mg of zinc daily! Most importantly, stay home to help prevent the spread of the virus. 🙏❤️🙏💋🙏" - Robert Requintina