The Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD 6) reported that 36 percent of the total number of confirmed COVID-19 infections in the region has recovered.
"The molecular lab facility is expected to expand the testing capacity of the province, as well as to acquire fast and accurate results. It is an integral part of Bulacan's recovery and resiliency plan to help usher in a new normal.”
Mayor Dexter Uy said the festival parade and showdown held every August 23 will be suspended in compliance with the “new normal” guidelines and health protocols.
The Department of Health (DOH) in Central Visayas said the COVID-19 molecular laboratory at the Governor Celestino Gallares Hospital will soon become operational.
A sitio (sub-village in Banga town, South Cotabato province was placed under total lockdown for five days after a returning Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) who tested positive for the COVID-19 breached quarantine .
Dr. Loreche, DOH-7 chief pathologist and spokesperson on COVID-19, said they have recorded 6,005 patients who have not experienced any coronavirus symptom.