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Of the 11 new cases, five (5) are from Albay (4 Legazpi City, 1 Daraga), five (5) from Camarines Sur (3 Calabanga, 1 Goa, 1 Buhi), and one (1) from Matnog, Sorsogon.
Bicol#479 - 30 - M - Goa, Camarines Sur - onset or Illness: July 29, 2020 - To be established - Physician - Quarantined - Current Address: Naga City
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We have heard your call and we ARE one with you in battling the COVID-19 before it lays further waste to our people and our nation. The battle is not over, and it will not be for a long time yet. But this is where, with you, we are drawing a line in the sand—and stating strongly and without hesitation that from this point on, we will marshall all our efforts to turn the tide.

The medical community has raised several issues that need to be addressed. Read our full statement and proposed ways forward below.
Maraming salamat po at mabuhay ang Pilipinas!

Bicol#282, a 58-year old Filipino female from Daraga, Albay who was reported positive last July 21, 2020, passed away at 2:45 AM today. She first experienced symptoms on July 15, 2020 and was admitted at Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital (BRTTH) on July 19, 2020. Her cause of death is Fatal arrhythmia secondary to ACS NSTEMI in sinus tachycardia; FC IV acute respiratory distress, acute respiratory failure, secondary to CAP HR w/ hypoxia; COVID-19 confirmed critical pneumonia.

Strict burial/cremation protocol for infectious diseases will be followed for Bicol#282.
DOH CHD – Bicol would like to extend its condolences to the family and friends of Bicol#282.

Appeal to Public
The public is strongly advised to strictly follow community quarantine procedures as well as precautionary measures including proper hand washing, social distancing, cough etiquette, disinfection of commonly used objects, use of facemask, healthy lifestyle and to stay at home. Everyone’s cooperation is crucial in this time of crisis.