DXKS RPN Radio: Caraga Region Confirmed CoViD-19 Cases as of June 26, 2020 is 116
Surigao del Norte – 39
Butuan City – 33
Agusan del Norte – 22
Agusan del Sur – 11
Surigao del Sur – 11
DOH CARAGA REPORTS TWENTY-NINE NEW COVID-19 CASES/ JUNE 26, 2020
DOH Caraga reports to have received today, June 26, 2020, 207 RT-PCR results from Davao Regional Medical Center (DMRC) and Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) sub-national laboratories.
Of the aforementioned RT-PCR results received, 160 tested negative while forty-seven (47) turned positive for the COVID-19 virus.
The negative RT-PCR results are from the following: a) Follow-up tests of twenty-two (22) confirmed cases, b) Nine (9) Suspect Cases, c) Two (2) Probable Cases, and d) results coming from high-risk individuals who either have turned positive in the Rapid Antibody-based Test or with relevant travel and exposure to COVID-19.
As mentioned earlier, 47 samples are RT-PCR confirmed positive for COVID-19: a) Follow-up tests of eighteen (18) confirmed cases and b) Twenty-nine (29) New Cases.
With the new cases tallied, Caraga region now totals to 116 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases. Of the new cases, about 89.66% (26) are Locally Stranded Individuals, and 10.34% (3) Returning Overseas Filipinos. As to sex distribution, 55.17% (16) are males while 44.83% (13) are females. Majority of cases belong to ages 21-30 years old (44.83%). Cases are distributed in the following areas: Butuan City (3), Cabadbaran City (1), Nasipit, ADN (2), municipalities of Agusan del Sur- Bunawan (1), Rosario (1), San Francisco (1), Sibagat (1), Trento (1), Surigao City (2), municipalities in Surigao del Norte- Bacuag (2), Claver (4), Mainit (3), Malimono (1), Placer (1), San Francisco (1), Tubod (1), Bislig City (1), and municipalities of Surigao del Sur- Cantilan (1), Lingig (1).
Most of the cases (23) are asymptomatic (79.31%) but all are isolated in the different LGU quarantine facilities for strict monitoring; the remaining cases (6 or 20.69%) have signs and symptoms and are presently admitted in identified treatment facilities.
“Our goal has always been to flatten the curve by particularly preparing our health care system and not overwhelm it. Given the current situation and with the continued rise of our cases, the DOH regional office is continuously intensifying its technical assistance and logistic support to all treatment and monitoring facilities region-wide. We are constantly reminding everyone to follow the minimum health standards and protocol measures against COVID-19, and all other diseases for that matter. Our safety lies in our hands,” Regional Director Jose R. Llacuna, Jr. stressed.
Source: DOH CHD Caraga