DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EASTERN VISAYAS COVID 19 UPDATE 11/25/20

NEWS UPDATE

JUST IN:

80 NEW COVID-19 CASES, TWO (2) DEATHS AND 18 RECOVERIES RECORDED TODAY

 

As of 7PM today, November 25, 2020, the Department of Health- Eastern Visayas reports the region’s total number of COVID-19 cases at 8,450, total recoveries at 7,745 (91.66%),  and total deaths at 86 (1.02%). This brings the total active cases to 619 (7.33%).

A total of 80 new cases were recorded out of 1,388 laboratory samples tested in two (2) COVID-19 laboratories in the region, the EVRCTC and DWHVL.

The EVRCTC has released a total of 1,038 laboratory results. Of these, 963 are negative and 75 are positive for COVID-19 (with 74 new cases and 1 reinfection from Barugo, Leyte).

Meanwhile, the DWHVL has released a total of 350laboratory results. Of these, 342 are negative and 8 are positive for COVID-19 (with 6 new cases and 2 reswabs).

The  80 new cases are  from the following provinces/cities/municipalities: 

TACLOBAN CITY (3)

ORMOC CITY (8) - Close Contacts

LEYTE (12)

   Barugo - 1 (1 Close Contact)

   Hilongos - 1

   Jaro - 4 (Close Contacts)

   Matag-ob - 1

   San Isidro - 1 (LSI)

   Tabontabon - 1

   Tanauan - 2

   Tolosa - 1

SAMAR (23)

   Calbayog - 9 (6 Close Contacts, 1 Admitted in hospital, 2 no detail)

   Calbiga - 1

   Catbalogan - 1 (LSI)

   Gandara - 8 (7 Close Contacts, 1 admitted in hospital)

   Santa Margarita - 4 (Close Contacts)

EASTERN SAMAR (11)

   Giporlos - 2 (Close Contacts)

   Guiuan - 3

   Quinapondan - 3 (Close Contacts)

   Salcedo - 3 (Close Contacts)

NORTHERN SAMAR (23)

   Bobon - 1 (Close Contact)

   Catarman - 2

   Catubig - 1

   Lope De Vega - 1 (Close Contact)

   Pambujan - 8

   San Antonio - 2 (Close Contacts)

   San Jose - 3

   San Roque - 5 (4 Close Contacts, 1 Frontliner)

On the other hand, the two (2) COVID-19 deaths recorded today are as follows:

EV-8282, 52/M, from Oras, Eastern Samar who died on November 21, 2020

EV-8096, 81/M, from Palo, Leyte who died on November 23, 2020

Other details will be provided by the concerned LGU.

One (1) case previously tagged as a new case from Tacloban City was reclassified as a reswab upon verification. Hence, the adjustment of our total case count.

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.

Together, we can #BeatCOVID-19!

@DOH-8

#GTVP