The fist COVID-19 patient in the province of Apayao, a 28-year old, pregnant female health worker, has already tested negative of the disease through her second swab test yesterday, June 3, 2020. This good news has been reported by the Conner District Hospital.
Furthermore, according to a Facebook post by the Philippine Information Agency – Cordillera Administrative Region (PIA-CAR), Cagayan Valley Medical Center Chief Glenn Matthew Baggao believes that the patient, despite being pregnant, tested negative of COVID-19 due to her good health status and strong immune system.
[As of June 1, 2020] The province of Apayao has recorded its first COVID-19 case on the first day of its transition to Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ) classification.
The COVID-19 positive patient, as confirmed by DOH-Cordillera, is a 28-year old health worker from Conner, Apayao. The agency also said that she has no travel history outside the province.
Furthermore, according to a post by the Philippine Information Agency – Cordillera (PIA-CAR), the patient is now in stable condition and is admitted at a health facility in Cagayan province.
Following this first confirmed case in Apayao, Conner Mayor Martina Dangoy has immediately taken action to avoid the spread of the virus as she placed the entire municipality on a total lockdown through Executive Order No. 24.
The total lockdown is effective starting yesterday, June 1 until June 15, 2020.
In addition, the conduct of contact tracing of family members and other persons who had been in contact with the COVID-19 patient has also already been ordered by the mayor.
Here’s what residents can expect during the total lockdown imposed in the municipality of Conner based on an update from PIA-CAR:
Furthermore, according to the PIA-CAR, the Mayor of Conner has appealed to its residents to stay at home and follow the precautionary measures and other health standards to ensure everyone’s safety and protection against the Coronavirus Disease.
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Philippine Information Agency Website
Conner District Hospital Health Education and Promotion
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