Press Release, July 17, 2020 DOH Center for Health Development Bicol (DOH CHD)

The Department of Health Center for Health Development (DOH CHD) – Bicol records fourteen (14) new confirmed cases of COVID-19. The total number of COVID-19 cases recorded in Bicol Region is now two hundred fifty-eight (258). Active cases are one hundred forty-four (144).

Of the 14 new cases, three (3) are from Catanduanes, five (5) are from Masbate, five (5) from Camarines Sur, and one (1) from Albay. The municipalities of Gigmoto in Catanduanes and Goa in Camarines Sur records its first case/s.

• Bicol#245 – a 61-year old Filipino male from Virac, Catanduanes. He arrived from Silang, Cavite on July 5, 2020. He is asymptomatic and is quarantined at an LGU quarantine facility.

• Bicol#246 – a 24-year old Filipino male from Gigmoto, Catanduanes. He arrived from Quezon City on July 10, 2020. He first experienced symptoms on July 12, 2020. He is asymptomatic and is quarantined at an LGU quarantine facility. Bicol#246 is a security guard.

• Bicol#247 – a 19-year old Filipino female from Gigmoto, Catanduanes. She arrived from Quezon City on July 11, 2020. She is asymptomatic and is quarantined at an LGU quarantine facility.

• Bicol#248 – an 18-year old Filipino male from Batuan, Masbate. He arrived from Quezon City on June 26, 2020. He had an exposure to Bicol#174, Bicol#175, Bicol#176 and Bicol#177. He is asymptomatic and is quarantined at an LGU quarantine facility. Bicol#248 is a construction worker.

• Bicol#249 – a 29-year old Filipino male from Batuan, Masbate. He arrived from Caloocan on June 26, 2020. He had an exposure to Bicol#174, Bicol#175, Bicol#176 and Bicol#177. He is asymptomatic and is quarantined at an LGU quarantine facility.

• Bicol#250 – a 24-year old Filipino male from Batuan, Masbate. He arrived from Quezon City on June 26, 2020. He had an exposure to Bicol#174, Bicol#175, Bicol#176 and Bicol#177. He is asymptomatic and is quarantined at an LGU quarantine facility.

• Bicol#251 – a 20-year old Filipino female from Batuan, Masbate. She arrived from Bulacan on June 26, 2020. She had an exposure to Bicol#174, Bicol#175, Bicol#176 and Bicol#177. She is asymptomatic and is quarantined at an LGU quarantine facility. Bicol#251 is a household helper.

• Bicol#252 – a 32-year old Filipino male from Batuan, Masbate. He arrived from Tondo, Manila on June 26, 2020. He had an exposure to Bicol#174, Bicol#175, Bicol#176 and Bicol#177. He is asymptomatic and is quarantined at an LGU quarantine facility. Bicol#252 is a delivery man.

• Bicol#253 – a 25-year old Filipino male from San Jose, Camarines Sur. He arrived from Tondo, Manila on June 20, 2020. He is asymptomatic and is quarantined at an LGU quarantine facility.

• Bicol#254 – a 27-year old Filipino housewife from Baao, Camarines Sur. She is a close contact of Bicol#216. She first experienced symptoms on June 29, 2020. She is quarantined at an LGU quarantine facility.

• Bicol#255 – a 37-year old Filipino male from Baao, Camarines Sur. He arrived from Taguig City on June 22, 2020. He is a close contact of Bicol#216. He first experienced symptoms on July 11, 2020. He is quarantined at an LGU quarantine facility. Bicol#255 is a seafarer.

• Bicol#256 – a 33-year old Filipino female from Goa, Camarines Sur. She arrived from Taguig on July 10, 2020. She is asymptomatic and is quarantined at an LGU quarantine facility.

• Bicol#257 – a 49-year old Filipino housewife from Baao, Camarines Sur. She is a close contact of Bicol#216. Her onset of illness is for verification. She is quarantined at an LGU quarantine facility.

• Bicol#258 – a 27-year old Filipino male from Legazpi City, Albay. His date of arrival from Germany is for verification. He is asymptomatic and is quarantined at an LGU quarantine facility in the city. Bicol#258 is a seafarer.

Releasing of other details about the said patients is at the discretion of the Local Government Units (LGUs) concerned guided by the provisions of the Data Privacy Act.

Appeal to Public

COVID-19 confirmed cases in Bicol Region are increasing. The public especially the Locally Stranded Individuals (LSIs), Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROFs) and close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases must strictly follow quarantine and isolation procedures. Everyone must follow all the health protocols such as social distancing, use of facemask especially when outdoors, hand washing, cough etiquette, healthy lifestyle and to stay at home. Cooperation and discipline from the public are crucial at this time of crisis.