2 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 REPORTED IN TACLOBAN CITY
21 NEW COVID-19 CASES, ONE (1) DEATH, AND 52 NEW RECOVERIES RECORDED TODAY
As of 7 AM today, March 20, 2021, the Department of Health- Eastern Visayas reports the region’s total number of COVID-19 cases at 16,224, total recoveries at 15,660 (96.52%) and total deaths at 240 (1.48%). This brings the total active cases to 324 (2.00%).
A total of 21 new cases were recorded out of 494 laboratory samples tested in the three (3) COVID-19 laboratories in the region, the EVRCTC, DWHVL, and the Ormoc Molecular Diagnostic Center. This represents 4.25% positivity rate.
The EVRCTC has released a total of 317 laboratory results. Of these, 310 are negative and 7 are positive for COVID-19.
Meanwhile, the DWHVL has released a total of 154 laboratory results. Of these, 139 are negative and 15 are positive (with 10 new cases and 5 re-swabs) for COVID-19.
The Ormoc Molecular Diagnostic Center has released also a total of 23 laboratory results with 19 negative and 4 positive for COVID-19.
The 21 new confirmed cases are from the following provinces/cities/municipalities:
TACLOBAN CITY (2)
ORMOC CITY (3)
LEYTE (9)
Abuyog – 1
Kananga – 1
Palo – 2
Palompon – 3
Tabango – 1
Villaba – 1
SOUTHERN LEYTE (4)
Libagon – 1
Maasin City – 2
San Francisco – 1
EASTERN SAMAR (1)
Borongan City – 1 (Close Contact)
SAMAR (1)
Calbayog – 1
BILIRAN (1)
Naval – 1
Other details will be provided by the concerned LGU.
Meanwhile, the COVID-19 related death recorded today is the following:
EV-14437 – a 34-year old male, from Palo, Leyte, who died on March 19, 2021.
There was one (1) case from Baybay City that was previously tagged as new case but is now reclassified as re-swab upon verification. Hence the adjustment of the total case count.
The Department of Health appeals to the public to continue observing and practicing the minimum public health standards at all times and in all settings. Be part of the solution in ending this pandemic!
Let us BIDA Solusyon Plus sa COVID-19:
B- Bawal walang face mask at face shield
I- Isanitize ang kamay at iwasan ang kulob na lugar
D- Dumistansya ng isang metro at limitahan ang pisikal na interaksyon sa iba
A- Alamin ang tamang impormasyon, at
Plus- Suportahan ang FDA approved na bakuna.
Be a BIDA Bastonero by informing, reminding, correcting, and appreciating the public to ensure adherence to the minimum public health standards.
Together, we can #BeatCOVID-19!
Source: DOH-EV
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