Remulla says 80% of COVID-19 cases in Cavite frequent NCR visitors

Governor Jonvic Remulla of Cavite on Wednesday disclosed that 80% of COVID-19 cases in the province have been frequent visitors of National Capital Region (NCR) due to work or appointments.

In a Facebook post, Remulla said the total number of COVID-19 cases in the province is 502, with 195 recoveries and 36 deaths.

"Tama ang prediction ni Dr. Charles Yu sa progreso ng positive cases ng COVID sa Cavite. June 1 pa lamang ay sinabi na niya na aakyat ang kaso ng COVID after 2 weeks ng GCQ (general community quarantine) sa NCR. Halos 80% ng mga kaso ay galing sa mga may lakad o trabaho sa NCR," he said.

Noting that 90% of the fatalities in Cavite are senior citizens, Remulla reminded the elderly in the province to look after themselves and to stay at home to avoid getting infected with the disease.

"Pasensya na po sa mga matatanda pero kahit malakas pa po kayo, ang numero o data ay hindi ninyo kakampi at lalong hindi sang-ayon sa paglabas ninyo. Kailangan pa rin ng mas lalong pag-iingat at patuloy na stay home protocol sa mga edad 60 pataas," he said.

Amid the increase of COVID-19 cases in the province, Remulla said more than 1,000 medical personnel have undergone targeted testing, in which 12 tested positive for COVID-19. He said police frontliners will also be tested starting next week.

Drinking alcohol

Meanwhile, Remulla also reminded residents about drinking alcohol amid the quarantine measures being enforced in the province.

He said policemen would have alcohol breath analyzers which will check the alcohol level among individuals. The governor warned the public that they could be arrested or fined if they don't have control in drinking alcohol.

"Ang mahuli na sobra sa blood alcohol limit habang nagmamaneho ng sasakyan ay automatic na aresto at kulong. Ang taong naglalakad sa lansangan na hinalang naka-inom at bumagsak sa breath analyzer test ay automatic na may fine," Remulla said. —KBK, GMA News