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The  world practically came to a halt when news made rounds on social media that COVID-19 cases were spiking. 

Lockdowns were imposed in different countries, affecting millions of people. 

Some lives were claimed by the virus, some fell sick, and others were left jobless and in dire straits. 

Due to all of these factors, people were left struggling immensely and were having a difficult time keeping sane during these trying  times. 

Even celebrities have opened up and shared that they too, have had to face strong fears and apprehensions. And unfortunately some stars have even contracted the virus.

Heaven Peralejo recently shared what it was like, when she contracted the virus. 

Her Instagram caption wrote, “Yup, I tested positive for COVID-19. Vlog will be up tonight at 8pm on my Youtube channel, wherein I will be sharing my journey – From how it all started, the symptoms and anxiety I experienced, how I was treated, and how I coped with the whole situation. Hope that this brings awareness to everyone. Stay safe & stay healthy, guys!” 

It was on March 25, 2020, when Iza calzado revealed on her Instagram account that she was hospitalized for pneumonia. Afterwards it was confirmed that she was infected with COVID-19.

A year later, Iza looked back on the experience, and wrote in a caption, “You have been given an opportunity to live when so many have lost this chance. I hope you find something to be grateful for no matter how small it is.” 

On March 31, 2020,  news spread that veteran actress Sylvia Sanchez, and her husband Art, had themselves tested when they started to experience COVID-19 symptoms a few days back. And as expected, the results showed that they contracted COVID-19.

Angeline Quinto was another celeb who caught the virus and explained on her social media account, “I was very cautious. Pero siguro dahil na din po sa pagod, without knowing it, naging pabaya ako protecting myself. I’ve been tested positive for Covid19, and the only thing I can do is to pick-up myself, and be very careful not to infect other people, and then protect and heal myself. Let me share with you the first 7 days of my fight against Covid 19.”

Maureen Roble-witz was not spared from COVID-19 and decided to open up about her experience. 

Maureen wrote, “Hello everyone, some people know that I’ve been sick for the past few days, and I actually wanted to keep this information private, but I feel the need to spread awareness about such an important topic. I was tested positive for Covid-19, and I’ve been in home quarantine for 2 weeks. It has been a very scary experience and it has most definitely taken a toll on my mental health. I am much better now and i am grateful to be alive.”

Nikki Valdez was another star who grappled with the virus and shared on Instagram, “This was taken the day my husband and I found out we were COVID positive. I don’t know why I took this photo, and sent it to family and friends, who knew of our situation. I guess I just somehow knew in my heart that even with the worst going on now, and us being infected by the virus, there will be a light at the end of this dark tunnel we are all passing through” 

Gab Valenciano is also a Covid-19 survivor, and is urging other survivors to donate their blood plasma for those who need it.

His Instagram caption wrote, “YOUR PLASMA CAN SAVE LIVES. Last November, I tested positive for COVID-19, and chose to keep it strictly between family and friends for very personal reasons. It wasn’t severe in any way, and I fully recovered by following all protocols, and by the full support of my loved ones, even from afar. I never planned to post about it till today because right now, WE NEED HEROES.

Sunshine Cruz was another celeb who shared her battle with Covid-19 and wrote,”To everyone, Covid is real! In my 43 years of existence, I’ve had fever, the flu, and coughs, but Covid symptoms can’t be compared to what I’ve experienced before. I am still grateful and blessed that the worst is over. 

I will be taking a swab test tomorrow and I am hoping and praying for a negative result. I am positive that I will test negative! Claiming it!”