Quezon city: The Quezon City government has recorded an uptick in Covid-19 cases over the past three weeks, prompting the city's Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) to intensify case monitoring and disease surveillance.
According to Philippines News Agency, in a social media post Sunday, the QCESD noted a 265.22 percent increase in the city's Covid-19 cases, after the number of cases rose to 84 from June 11 - July 1, up from 23 cases recorded between May 21 and June 10. The latest figures brought the city's total confirmed cases this year to 146.
The QCESD reported that the highest number of cases is among children aged 14 years and below, accounting for 30 percent of the total; followed by those aged 25-29 (16 percent) and senior citizens aged 60 and above (16 percent). There were also more recorded cases among women, with 66 cases (62 percent), compared to men with 41 cases (38 percent).
Among the city's six districts, District 4 recorded the highest number of confirmed cases at 32.71 percent, followed by District 1 with 22.43 percent. Among the barangays with the highest recorded cases are Do±a Imelda with 11 cases; followed by Culiat, Salvacion, Santa Teresita, Santo Cristo, Sauyo, Socorro, and Tandang Sora, each with four cases.
The city government assured continuing case monitoring and disease surveillance to closely track the situation and identify any possible clustering of infections. It also urged residents to continue practicing health and safety measures to help reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses. These include covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing; regular washing of hands with soap and water or using an alcohol-based sanitizer; wearing a face mask when experiencing Covid-19 or other respiratory symptoms; avoiding touching the face with unclean hands; maintaining safe social distance from others when sick; and staying home while recovering.
"Patuloy na hinihikayat ang publiko na sundin ang mga pangunahing hakbang upang maiwasan ang pagkalat ng Covid-19 (The public is continuously encouraged to follow the basic steps to prevent the spread of Covid-19),' the QCESD said. The QC government advised parents to have children with respiratory symptoms checked at the nearest health center, while older adults and people with weakened immune systems are encouraged to seek medical consultation as soon as symptoms appear to reduce the risk of complications.
Residents were likewise encouraged to self-report through the QCESD hotlines 8988-4242 loc 1609, 8703-2759, and 09622747107.
