Another Ms Universe Philippines 2020 candidate tested positive for COVID-19

Cagayan de Oro Representative of Miss Universe Philippines 2020, Vincy Vacalares, said on Friday, October 16, that she had tested positive for COVID-19.

In her Instagram post, Vacalares said that the results of her COVID-19 test results is positive, released on October 14, which meant that she would be withdrawing candidacy for Miss Universe Philippines 2020.

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With a heavy heart, allow me to break the news to all of you that I tested positive for Covid-19 last October 14. This means that I will not be able to continue with my journey to the Miss Universe Philippines crown this year. ✨👑🌎 My team and I did all our best to strictly follow all the health and safety protocols, but still the virus hit me. To those I had in close contact with, please inform the City Health Officers so they can also check on your state. I pray that you are safe from the virus. I am currently confined in a hospital here in Manila and rest assured, I am in good hands. 👌🏼 I sincerely apologize for what happened. Please be always on the lookout for your health and safety. Finally, I would like to thank the MUPh team who never hesitated to aid me: Tito Albert Andrada, Mama J, Sir Angel, Sir Pau, Sir Jory, and to those that I failed to mention. Thank you also to my family, to Ms Mags Cue, and to my #TeamAmegaBeauties family for constantly checking on me. To all my friends, colleagues, students, parents, and supporters, I am forever grateful for your love and support in this endeavor. Thank you so much. I love you all. ❤️ Once again, I am deeply sorry for whatever I have caused you. Please don’t forget to include me in your prayers. Daghang salamat! Stay safe mga higala! 🙏🏼 #keepgoing #lifegoeson #missuniversephilippines

A post shared by Vincy Vacalares (@vincyvacalaresformup2020) on Oct 16, 2020 at 7:24am PDT

Currently, she is admitted in St. Luke’s Medical Center in Manila, but assures her fans that she is okay.

Before Vacalares, another Miss Universe Philippines 2020 candidate, Isabela Galeria from Sorsogon, also tested positive of COVID-19 and withdrew from the competition last October 15.

The Miss Universe Philippines 2020 finals night will be aired on GMA on October 25 in Baguio.