DOH-CAR reports 24 COVID-19 recoveries, 1 new case in 3 days

BAGUIO CITY, June 28 (PIA) – – The Department of Health Center for Health and Development Cordillera (DOH – CAR) reported  24 patients that recovered from COVID – 19 and one  new confirmed case in the past three days.

For the 24 new recoveries, 12 are from Benguet, six from Kalinga, two each from Apayao and Abra, and Ifugao and Abra with one each. The new case is a 60 year old male from Baguio City.

The DOH – CAR COVID -19 bulletin today  showed there are 112 confirmed cases recorded in the region, wherein  33 are admitted in hospitals, 77 (68.75 percent)  recovered and two recorded deaths.

Of the 33 active cases, Abra and Apayao have four each, 7 are from Baguio City, 13 from Benguet, 3 from Ifugao and one each from Kalinga and Mountain Province.

Comparing the DOH – CAR bulletin of June 25 to June 28, recovery rate in CAR improved from 47.74 percent (53 out of 111 cases) to 68.75 percent (77 out of 112). 

Despite the improving statistics, DOH – CAR reminds the public to remain vigilant and continue to protect themselves by simply adhering to the minimum public health standards and protocols set against the coronavirus disease.

DOH CAR OIC Regional Director Dr. Amelita Pangilinan, in an online presser on June 23, reminded the public to always wear face mask when going out of their homes, ensure physical distancing and practice basic health and hygiene protocols such as regular hand washing and coughing/sneezing etiquette as well as on staying at home as much as possible to prevent exposure to possible infection.    

Pangilinan outlined that COVID – 19 remains to be a threat until a vaccine and prescribed medications are developed and the basic health and safety protocols remain to be the best prevention tool for everyone.

She informed that new confirmed cases may still be recorded with the expanded risk – based testing and the continuing movement of returning overseas Filipinos and locally stranded individuals. (JDP/CCD-PIA CAR)