Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 recorded in Bicol Region

As of July 29, 2020, confirmed cases of COVID-19 recorded in Bicol Region are four hundred twenty-two (422). Active cases are two hundred fifty (250).

On Recoveries

No new recoveries have been reported today

Note: Recoveries not reported to Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (RESU) are not included in the daily report.

Additional details on death of Bicol#351

Bicol#351, a 40-year old Filipino female from Naga City died due to Septic shock secondary to covid critical non healing wound.

She died yesterday, July 28, 2020 at 3:00 o’clock in the afternoon.

On test results received

A total of two hundred eighty-five (285) test results were received today. All are from Bicol Regional Diagnostic and Reference Laboratory (BRDRL).

Of the 285 test results, twenty-one (21) are new positive while one (1) is for repeat collection. One death (1) has also been recorded today.

Breakdown of 263 negative results:
Albay PHO – 50, BRTTH – 16, BMC – 38, BRGHGMC – 4, Bicol Access – 1, Camarines Sur – 29, Catanduanes – 26, Masbate – 68, and CESU Legazpi- 31.

On probable and suspect cases

The one (1) probable case and one (1) suspect case are from Albay.

Erratum

Bicol#389, a 52-year old male from Naga City who was reported positive yesterday, July 29, 2020, is a bank messenger, not a bank manager.

Appeal to Public

DOH CHD-Bicol reminds the public that the Community Quarantine is still in effect, thus, guidelines and directives must be complied with. Staying in our homes and following preventive measures against COVID-19 are the simplest yet helpful acts which everyone can contribute in minimizing the spread of COVID-19 in the community.

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