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DOH CHD – Bicol through Regional Director Dr. Ernie V. Vera turned over a sea ambulance to the Municipal Government of Rapu-rapu through the Municipal Administrator Mr. Rommel Galicia on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the DOH warehouse.
The Sea Ambulance was immediately tested upon receipt, and was brought to the island of Rapu-rapu.
DOH Bicol saw the importance of donating a sea ambulance to the island town of Rapu-rapu as it may lessen impediments in health care delivery due to geographical location and to immediately deliver patients in need of medical attention and response.
MTRC @ 20
The Department of Health Center for Health Development – Bicol congratulates the Malinao Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (MTRC) for celebrating their 20th year anniversary, February 28, 2020 with a theme: 20/20 vision: MTRC, 20 years of service over and above the rest.
DOH CHD – Bicol Assistant Regional Director Dr. Arnulfo C. Carandang attended the program and gathering for the 20th Anniversary Celebration of MTRC and personally extended his congratulations to the rehabilitation center for its unending quality and excellent service to rehabilitate patients.
The Department of Health through Secretary Francisco T. Duque III on a press conference held today has confirmed the first case of local transmission in the country after verification with the Bureau of Immigration that shows that the previously-reported 5th case of COVID-19 had no recent travel history. DOH also reported that the patient’s wife tested positive for COVID-19 after contact tracing activities were prompted. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to six (6).
For Bicol Region, as of March 7, 2020 (9:30AM), has no confirmed case of the Coronavirus Disease 2019, and no new Persons Under Investigation (PUIs). All reported 15 PUIs tested negative of COVID-19 and are discharged, this is based on https://
The Department of Health Center for Health Development - Bicol strictly advises the public
to be vigilant and continue doing their part in containing the disease by continuously following preventive measures against COVID-19 which includes proper handwashing, cough etiquette, healthy lifestyle, social distancing, and the use of mask when needed.
To read more about the confirmation of 1st Local Transmission in PH, and 6th confirmed case of COVID-19, click:
https://www.doh.gov.ph/
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
ERNIE V. VERA, MD, MPH, CHA, CESO IV
Director IV
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