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| Eastern Visayas recorded 492 new COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths, and 659 recoveries today, June 25, 2021. |
TACLOBAN CITY — As of 5PM today, June 25, 2021, the Department of Health- Eastern Visayas reports the region’s total number of COVID-19 cases at 28,490, total recoveries at 25,471 (89.40%), and total deaths at 378 (1.33%). This brings the total active cases to 2,641 (9.27%).
A total of 492 new cases were recorded today out of the 1,720 laboratory samples. Of these, 486 were tested in the three (3) COVID-19 laboratories in the region - the EVRMC, the OMDC, and the DWHVL. While, six (6) cases were reported by the Philippine Red Cross Cebu Molecular Laboratory in Cebu City. The total number of cases represents a 28.60% positivity rate.
The EVRCTC has released a total of 1,162 laboratory results. Of these, 813 are negative and 349 are positive (with 347 new cases and 2 re-swabs) for COVID-19.
Meanwhile, the DWHVL has released a total of 475 laboratory results. Of these, 313 are negative and 162 are positive (with 126 new cases, 4 re-infections, and 32 re-swabs) for COVID-19.
Whereas, the OMDC has released a total of 33 laboratory results. Of these, 20 are negative and 13 are positive (with 23 new cases and 5 re-swabs) for COVID-19.
While, the Philippine Red Cross Cebu Molecular Laboratory released a total of 53 cases coming from Eastern Visayas. Of these, 44 are negative and 6 were positive for COVID-19.
The 492 new confirmed cases are from the following provinces/cities/municipalities:
TACLOBAN CITY (52)
ORMOC CITY (10)
LEYTE (195)
Abuyog –1
Alangalang – 13
Babatngon – 3
Barugo – 2
Baybay City – 6
Burauen – 6
Capoocan – 2
Carigara – 5
Dagami – 1
Dulag – 8
Hilongos – 6
Hindang – 29
Isabel – 1
Jaro – 2
Javier – 1
Kananga – 6
La Paz – 7
Leyte – 4
Macarthur – 1
Matag-ob – 10
Mayorga – 1
Merida – 2
Palo – 41
Pastrana – 1
San Isidro – 1
San Miguel – 9
Sta. Fe – 4
Tabontabon – 1
Tanauan – 14
Tolosa – 5
Tunga – 1
SOUTHERN LEYTE (25)
Bontoc – 16
Maasin City – 7
Sogod – 2
NORTHERN SAMAR (45)
Catarman – 3
Catubig – 7
Lapinig – 1
Lavezares – 30
Mondragon – 1
Rosario – 1
San Roque – 2
EASTERN SAMAR (46)
Arteche – 9 (Close Contacts)
Balangiga – 2 (Close Contacts)
Borongan City – 21 (9 Local Cases, 12 Close Contacts)
Guiuan – 7 (Close Contacts)
Quinapondan – 1 (Local Case)
Salcedo – 6 (1 Local Case, 5 Close Contacts)
SAMAR (70)
Basey – 2
Calbayog City – 4
Calbiga – 1
Catbalogan City – 24
Daram – 1
Gandara – 2
Hinabangan – 2
Jiabong – 5
Marabut – 1
Motiong – 3
Paranas – 6
San Jose De Buan – 9
Santa Margarita – 5
Villareal – 2
Zumarraga – 3
BILIRAN (49)
Almeria – 2
Biliran –3
Cabucgayan – 3
Caibiran – 1
Maripipi – 7
Naval – 33
Other details will be provided by the concerned LGU.
Meanwhile, the details of the new deaths are the following:
- EV-19378 – a 66-year old male from Matalom, Leyte who died on May 21, 2021;
- EV-24122 – a 24-year old male from Matalom, Leyte who died on June 7, 2021;
- EV-25564 - a 66-year old male from Matalom, Leyte who died on June 16, 2021;
- EV-25679 - an 82-year old male from Burauen, Leyte who died on June 24, 2021;
- EV-26279 – a 58-year old male from Kananga, Leyte who died on June 22, 2021;
- EV-25589 - a 58-year old female from Naval, Biliran who died on June 23, 2021, and;
- EV-26083 – a 72-year old male from Santo Nino, Samar who died on June 23, 2021.
With the increasing cases in Eastern Visayas, the Department of Health continues to appeal to the public to keep following and practicing the minimum public health standards at all times and in all settings. Be part of the solution in ending this pandemic! (Source: DOH-EV)