76 NEW COVID-19 CASES, 2 DEATHS AND 72 RECOVERIES RECORDED TODAY - DOH-EV

NEWS UPDATE

76 NEW COVID-19 CASES, 2 DEATHS AND 72 RECOVERIES RECORDED TODAY

 

As of 7PM today, October 21, 2020, the Department of Health- Eastern Visayas reports the regeion’s total number of COVID-19 cases at 6,057, total recoveries at 5,164 (85.26%), total COVID-19 deaths at 58 (0.96%) and one (1) non-COVID related death. This brings the total active cases to 834 (13.77%).

A total of 76 new cases were recorded out of 1,014 laboratory samples tested in two (2) COVID-19 laboratories in the region, the EVRCTC and DWHVL.

The EVRCTC has released a total of 731 laboratory results. Of these, 672 are negative and 59 are positive for COVID-19.

Meanwhile, the DWHVL has released a total of 283 laboratory results. Of these, 215 are negative and 68 are positive for COVID-19 (with 17 new cases and 51 reswabs).

The 76 new cases are  from the following provinces/cities/municipalities: 

TACLOBAN CITY (9)

LEYTE (16)

Alangalang - 3 (Close contacts)

Barugo - 1 (Close contact)

Baybay - 1

Hilongos - 4 (Close contacts)

Inopacan - 2

Javier - 1 (LSI)

Tolosa - 4 (Close contacts)

SAMAR- 17

Catbalogan City - 10

San Jorge - 4 (Close contacts)

Sta. Margarita - 3 (1 Frontliner,  2 Close contacts)

EASTERN SAMAR (2)

Lawaan - 2 (Close contacts)

NORTHERN SAMAR (32)

Catarman -3 

Gamay - 3 (Close contacts)

Laoang - 7 (5 Close contacts, 1 HCW,  1 No detail) 

Lapinig - 1 (Close contact)

Mondragon - 10 (Close contacts)

Palapag - 1 

San Jose - 7 (Close contacts)

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

EV-5438, 54/M, from Jiabong, Samar, died on October 19, 2020

EV-5158, 47/M, from Gandara, Samar, died on October 19, 2020

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.

Together, we can #BeatCOVID-19!

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