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DOH: New clustering of COVID-19 cases found in 13 barangays of Cebu City


The Department of Health (DOH) is investigating the new clustering of COVID-19 cases in 13 barangays of Cebu City, according to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire on Friday.

"We continue to monitor the clustering of cases across the country. Yes, we have new clustering of cases in the province of Cebu—specifically dito sa areas sa Cebu City with the different barangays," Vergeire said in a virtual interview.

Based on data from the DOH, the following are the top 10 barangays with new clustering of cases seen between June 5 to 18, 2020:

  • Lahug (59 cases)
  • Pardo (42 cases)
  • Sambag II (42 cases)
  • Labangon (39 cases)
  • Bulacao (31 cases)
  • Basak San Nicolas (30 cases)
  • Sambag I (29 cases)
  • Tinago (29 cases)
  • Carreta (28 cases)
  • Inayawan (28 cases)

She added that that a group of experts had been deployed to study the situation and determine what causes the emergence of these clusters of cases in Cebu.

"Maraming assumptions ngayon. Pinapunta natin ang ating team doon so that they can really do the epidemiologic investigation," Vergeire said.

The entry of returning overseas Filipino workers, the infections in jails, and the expanded testing capacity in the area are among those that are being looked into, she added.

As of June 18, Cebu City is on top of the list of cities with the highest number of COVID-19 cases at 3,216.

Central Visayas, where it is located, is the region with the second highest cases of infection, next to the National Capital Region.

Vergeire reiterated that the whole province of Cebu is under a general community quarantine, except for Cebu City, which is under an enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) and, Talisay City which is under a modified ECQ. — RSJ, GMA News

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