Jessica Zafra still in hospital, now responsive

MANILA, Philippines – Author Jessica Zafra is now conscious.

This, according to her friend Ramon “RayVi” Sunico – one of the people who publicly sought financial help for her through social media.

In a phone interview, Sunico informed Rappler that he, along with other friends, visited the author yesterday at 4 pm. She was conscious but was not yet speaking, showing very little signs that she recognized them. (READ: Author Jessica Zafra hospitalized)

He added that he was able to receive an update that a little before midnight, Zafra was already responsive, showing signs of recognition, and even asking about her condition. Her neurologist is conducting tests on her to determine her sickness.

Zafra was hospitalized on May 26 with early reports saying it was just dehydration. However, doctors are now testing her for either one of the 5 possible viruses that might have infected her.

Last Friday, May 25, Zafra posted an entry on her blog, saying she was experiencing “the worst flu we’ve ever had” and was found the following day on the staircase of her apartment building – “conscious but disoriented” with a bag packed with clothes next to her. This led to speculations that Zafra may have already been intending to take herself to the hospital.

A Palanca awardee, Zafra is also the writer behind Twisted, besides being a radio and TV host. – Rappler.com