by the local government.
“There is still a lot that we don’t know about this virus. For this reason, we “The patient has been on strict urge everyone to never stop practicing quarantine since his arrival and will our health reminders against this time continue isolation for close monitoring of pandemic crisis,” Dr. Llacuna said. and further evaluation considering the “We also request high risk results now,” said DOH Caraga Regional individuals like the elderlies, children, Director Jose R. Llacuna. pregnant women and those with Contact tracing is presently underlying medical conditions to being conducted by the local health double your efforts in protecting your authorities. Identified close contacts selves and immediately consult health will be subjected for RAT and progress professionals if you don’t feel well,” he added. (DOH Caraga/PIA Caraga) of their condition will be observed.
DOH Caraga reports more negative results
BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) Caraga receives on Sunday, 46 negative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) results from Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) Sub-national Laboratory. The 46 negative samples are as follows: a) The second follow-up result of the fourth confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case, b) 28 close contact of the 4th case, c) seven suspect cases, d) two probable cases, d) eight Rapid Antibody-test positive cases from Butuan Doctors’ Hospital, Tandag City, and Agusan del Norte.
patient remains asymptomatic and in good condition,” DOH Caraga Regional Director Jose R. Llacuna, Jr. said.
DOH Caraga also stresses the importance of strengthening the immune system in fighting infection by being physically active, eating nutritious and well-balanced diet, avoiding excessive alcohol consumption and “We are relieved that our health by not smoking cigarettes, e-cigarettes worker has finally turned negative in and other tobacco products. (DOH the second follow-up RT-PCR test. The Caraga/PIA Caraga)
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