DOH - EASTERN VISAYAS COVID 19 UPDATE 11/16/20

FLASHBACK AT YESTERDAY

39 NEW COVID-19 CASES, 2 DEATHS AND 70 RECOVERIES RECORDED ON MONDAY

 

As of 7PM on Monday, November 16, 2020, the Department of Health- Eastern Visayas reports the region’s total number of COVID-19 cases at 7,918, total recoveries at 7,227 (91.27%), and total deaths at 77 (0.97%). This brings the total active cases to 614 (7.75%).

A total of 39 new cases were recorded out of 487 laboratory samples tested in two (2) COVID-19 laboratories in the region, the EVRCTC and DWHVL.

The EVRCTC has released a total of  369 laboratory results. Of these, 335 are negative and  34 are positive for COVID-19 (33 new cases and 1 reswab).

Meanwhile, the DWHVL has released a total of 118 laboratory results. Of these, 110 are negative and  8 are positive for COVID-19 (with 6 new cases and 2 reswabs).

The 39 new cases are  from the following provinces/cities/municipalities: 

LEYTE (7)

   Abuyog - 1 (LSI)

   Bato - 2 (Close Contact)

   Palo - 1

   Tabango - 2 (LSIs)

   Tanauan - 1 (HCW)

SAMAR  (10)

   Calbayog - 5 (4 Close Contacts, 1 admitted in hospital)

   Calbiga - 3

   Catbalogan - 1

   San Sebastian -  1

EASTERN SAMAR (22)

   Balangkayan - 4 (Close Contacts)

   Borongan - 3 (2 Close Contacts, 1 LSI)

   Guiuan - 1

   Giporlos - 3 (Close Contacts)

   Llorente - 4 (Close Contacts)

   Maslog - 2 (Close Contacts)

   Mercedes - 1 (Close Contact)

   Quiunapondan - 4 (Close Contacts)

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

EV-7781, 59/F, from Marabut, Samar who died on November 14, 2020

EV-6659, 26/M, from Calbayog City who died on November 15, 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!

@ DOH-8

#GTVP