Eastern Visayas 'alarmed' over highest single-day rise in COVID-19 cases with 19 new patients

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The Health Department in Eastern Visayas expresses concern as the region hit its highest single-day surge in COVID-19 cases, listing 19 new infections

Eto naman, galing ito sa labas. Kung hindi tayo handa talagang masasabi nating[Translation: In a way we can say it is alarming...because two weeks ago we were only focused on one area. This came from outside the region. If we are not prepared we can say this is alarming.]

On Tuesday, San Isidro town in Northern Samar recorded six new patients, all of whom arrived in the region on May 28 from Metro Manila where they work as construction workers. They arrived through the national government's"Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa" program, she noted.program signed last month was intended for"reverse migration" from the National Capital Region and to promote development and opportunities in the countryside.

The workers underwent swab testing upon arrival due to the request of Governor Edwin Ongchuan since they were exposed to a confirmed case from Jaro, Leyte. Six others in Baybay City, Leyte also tested positive, the Department of Health said. Mayor Jose Carlos said five of them came from Cebu City and arrived on June 7 while one is also a Balik Probinsya beneficiary. The province's Ormoc City also reported five newly-arrived residents from Cebu City who were confirmed with coronavirus.

The other two cases were in Pastran and Calubian towns, the department said. This brings the region's cases of infections to 72.

 

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