By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga

 Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is now recovering well from COVID-19 and is expected to return to his office at the Provincial Capitol Building on Monday, January 31.

In a phone patch interview with members of the Negros Occidental media yesterday morning, Lacson said he is expected to undergo another round of RT-PCR test in the coming days to determine if he is no longer infected with COVID-19.

He credited the mild symptoms he experienced and quick recovery due to being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Last week, Lacson was forced to undergo a three-day health break after experiencing a sore throat while attending official functions in southern Negros.

He initially underwent a rapid antigen test and results came back “non-reactive.”

However on Saturday, January 22, Lacson underwent RT-PCR test and it was discovered that he was positive for COVID-19, effectively extending his three-day health break to 10 days.

The Provincial Capitol Building, meanwhile, has been placed on lockdown since Monday, January 24, until tomorrow, January 28./DGB, WDJ