06/01/2021
COVID-19 ALERT:
129 NEW COVID-19 CASES, TWO (2) DEATHS, 22 AND RECOVERIES RECORDED TODAY
As of 9AM today, January 6, 2021, the Department of Health- Eastern Visayas reports the region’s total number of COVID-19 cases at 11,631, total recoveries at 10,770 (92.60%), and total deaths at 136 (1.17%). This brings the total active cases to 725 (6.23%).
A total of 129 new cases were recorded out of 1,085 laboratory samples tested in the three (3) COVID-19 laboratories in the region, the EVRCTC, DWHVL, and the Ormoc Molecular Diagnostic Center.
The EVRCTC has released a total of 869 laboratory results. Of these, 766 are negative and 103 are positive for COVID-19 (with 102 new cases and one (1) reinfection).
Meanwhile, the DWHVL has released a total of 188 laboratory results. Of these, 168 are negative and 20 are positive for COVID-19 (with 18 new cases and two (2) reswabs).
The Ormoc Molecular Diagnostic Center has released also a total of 28 laboratory results with nine (9) positives and 19 negatives.
The 129 new confirmed cases are from the following provinces/cities/municipalities:
TACLOBAN CITY (20)
ORMOC CITY (9)
LEYTE (18)
Abuyog - 2
Albuera - 1
Burauen - 1
Capoocan - 1
Kananga - 5
Mahaplag - 1
Palo - 2
Sta.Fe - 1
Tanauan - 2
Tolosa - 2
SOUTHERN LEYTE (23)
Maasin City - 18 (Close Contacts)
Macrohon - 3 (Close Contacts)
Padre Burgos - 1 (LSI)
Saint Bernard - 1 (Close Contact)
SAMAR (42)
Basey - 1
Calbayog - 29 (16 Close Contacts, 10 HCWs, 3 No details)
Catbalogan - 1
San Jose De Buan - 3
San Sebastian - 1
Sta. Rita - 5 (Close Contacts)
Tarangnan - 1
Villareal - 1
EASTERN SAMAR (13)
Balangiga - 2 (Close Contacts)
Balangkayan - 1 (Local Case)
Borongan - 2 (1 Local Case, 1 Close Contact)
Guiuan - 4 (Close Contacts)
Llorente - 2 (1 Local Case, 1 Close Contact)
Mercedes - 1 (Close Contact)
Oras - 1 (Close Contact)
BILIRAN (4)
Caibiran - 4 (Close Contacts)
On the other hand, the COVID-19 related deaths recorded today are the following:
EV-11427, a 26/M, from Jaro, Leyte who died on January 5, 2021
EV-11169, a 68/M, from Borongan, Eastern Samar who died on January 4, 2021
Other details will be provided by the concerned LGU.
With this current pandemic, be part of the solution. BIDA Solusyon sa COVID-19 by practicing these behaviors: B- Bawal walang mask, I- Isanitize ang mga kamay, iwas hawak sa mga bagay, D- Dumistansya ng isang metro, at A- Alamin ang totoong impormasyon.
Tandaan, we can BIDA Solusyon! Be a BIDA Bastonero by informing, reminding, correcting and appreciating to ensure public adherence to the minimum public health standards.
When deciding what activities to engage in, use the KERI vs SKERI risk assessment tool and its peligro factors.
Avoid large crowds or mass gatherings, keep a physical distancing of atleast one meter from each other, avoid activities that would last longer than 15 minutes, avoid venues that is not properly ventilated, avoid transmission causing behaviors like singing, shouting, heavy breathing or any physical contact, and wear face mask and face shield properly throughout the duration of the activity.
Together, we can -19!
