27/06/2020
JUST IN: Bicol Region COVID 19 confirmed cases rise to 101, Masbate registers first 2 cases
Press Release, June 27, 2020, 9PM
The Department of Health Center for Health Development (DOH CHD) – Bicol reports additional six (6) new confirmed cases of COVID-19. This is apart from the two (2) cases recorded earlier. The total number of COVID-19 confirmed cases recorded in Bicol is now one hundred one (101). Active cases are twenty-two (22).
The 1st two confirmed cases in the province of Masbate, Bicol #96 and Bicol #97, are both from the municipality of Aroroy. Bicol #96 is a 23-year old Filipino male who arrived in Bicol from Caloocan City on June 22, 2020. He is asymptomatic. Bicol #97 is a 25-year old Filipino male who had a history of travel from Taguig City and arrived in Bicol on June 21, 2020. He first experienced symptoms on June 24, 2020. Both are quarantined.
A 30-year old Filipino male from Matnog, Sorsogon is the 98th confirmed case of COVID-19 in Bicol Region. He had a history of travel from Tondo, Manila. Patient is asymptomatic and is quarantined.
The 99th confirmed case is a 35-year old Filipino male from Canaman, Camarines Sur. He had a history of exposure to a known COVID-19 case. He is asymptomatic. Bicol #99 is the 3rd uniformed personnel in Bicol Region to test positive for COVID-19.
The 100th and 101st confirmed case of COVID-19 are both from Naga City. A 60-year old Filipino male is the 100th confirmed case while a 1-year old Filipino male is the 101st confirmed case. Both had a history of exposure to patients with local code Bicol #91 and Bicol #92. Bicol #100 is asymptomatic while Bicol #101 status is for verification. Both are quarantined.
Erratum
The 95th confirmed case of COVID-19 who was reported earlier is a 32-year old Filipino female, not 35-year old.
Appeal to Public
The public is strongly advised to strictly follow community quarantine procedures as well as precautionary measures including proper hand washing, social distancing, cough etiquette, disinfection of commonly used objects, use of facemask, healthy lifestyle and to stay at home. Everyone’s cooperation is crucial in this time of crisis.
(Case Tracker and Infographics to follow)