DOH Caraga reports more negative results

by the local government. “The patient has been on strict quarantine since his arrival and will continue isolation for close monitoring and further evaluation considering the results now,” said DOH Caraga Regional Director Jose R. Llacuna. Contact tracing is presently being conducted by the local health authorities. Identified close contacts will be subjected for RAT and progress of their condition will be observed. “There is still a lot that we don’t know about this virus. For this reason, we urge everyone to never stop practicing our health reminders against this time of pandemic crisis,” Dr. Llacuna said. “We also request high risk individuals like the elderlies, children, pregnant women and those with underlying medical conditions to double your efforts in protecting your selves and immediately consult health professionals if you don’t feel well,” he added. (DOH Caraga/PIA Caraga) 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.

“We are relieved that our health worker has finally turned negative in the second follow-up RT-PCR test. The

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 by not smoking cigarettes, e-cigarettes and other tobacco products. (DOH Caraga/PIA Caraga)