The number of COVID-19 cases in the Caraga region has surged with 25 new infections recorded by the DOH.
Llacuna also confirmed that at least five of the cases recorded in the region are caused by local transmission of the virus.
He disclosed that three patients in Butuan have no history of travel to areas with known community-wide transmission of the virus while the possible source of exposure for two patients in the region is their recent travel to Butuan.Also on Friday, 10 patients have tested positive from repeat tests which means they have not yet recovered from the infection and would require additional quarantine until subsequent tests would return negative results.
“With our current situation, we have to implement more stringent isolation and quarantine measures. All positive confirmed cases must stay in the quarantine facilities or admitted at the hospitals if they have signs and symptoms. All close contacts will also be quarantined at home for 14 days and closely monitored,” Llacuna said.
Because of the rise in COVID-19 cases in Butuan, the local government has administered rapid diagnostic tests to 5,885 individuals, including returnees, front-liners, and contacts of COVID-19 patients.ADVERTISEMENT
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