MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) reported today 16 additional positive coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 49.
The DOH and deployed surveillance teams are now conducting extensive information-gathering and contact tracing activities on the new cases.
As of today, PH25-PH28, PH30-PH33 are all in stable condition. PH29, a known contact of PH9, is intubated and has underlying cardiovascular and endocrine conditions.
DOH is continuously monitoring the statuses of all patients to ensure that no complications arise throughout their recovery.
SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN THE PHILIPPINES
DOH sends of NCC repats
DOH and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) sent off 442 of the 445 repatriates from Japan who were quarantined at New Clark City (NCC), Capas, Tarlac. Those sent off were composed of 437 crew members and 5 passengers who were among the Filipinos aboard the M/V Diamond Princess. All repatriates, together with the teams that attended to them, were all tested forCOVID-19 to ensure their safety.
Out of the 445 repatriates, 2 crew members (PH25 and PH26) tested positive for the disease and were immediately referred to the Jose B. Lingad Memorial Regional Hospital (JBLMRH). Disinfection procedures for the rooms used by the 2 patients have been implemented as well. Close contacts of the 2 confirmed cases shall undergo additional 14-day home quarantine and will be continuously monitored by their respective Municipal/City Health Offices. The remaining repatriate is left in NCC awaiting lab results.
— The Summit Express
The DOH and deployed surveillance teams are now conducting extensive information-gathering and contact tracing activities on the new cases.
As of today, PH25-PH28, PH30-PH33 are all in stable condition. PH29, a known contact of PH9, is intubated and has underlying cardiovascular and endocrine conditions.
DOH is continuously monitoring the statuses of all patients to ensure that no complications arise throughout their recovery.
SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN THE PHILIPPINES
| Case # | Age | Sex | Nationality | History of Travel / Exposure | Date of Onset of Symptoms | Date of Lab Confirmation | Health Facility Admitted | Place of Residence in the Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH1 | F|38 | Chinese | Yes (China); Wife of PH2 | January 21, 2020 | January 30, 2020 | San Lazaro Hospital (SLH) | None |
| PH2 | M|44 | Chinese | Yes (China); Husband of PH1 | January 18, 2020 | January 30, 2020 | SLH | None |
| PH3 | F|60 | Chinese | Yes (China) | January 21, 2020 | January 30, 2020 | SLH | None |
| PH4 | M|48 | Filipino | Yes (Japan) | March 3, 2020 | March 5, 2020 | RITM | Taguig |
| PH5 | M|62 | Filipino | Husband of PH6 | February 25, 2020 | March 5, 2020 | RITM | Rizal |
| PH6 | F|59 | Filipino | Wife of PH5 | February 27, 2020 | March 6, 2020 | RITM | Rizal |
| PH7 | M|38 | Taiwanese | No Travel History; Contact of FN2 | March 3, 2020 | March 8, 2020 | Makati Medical Center (MMC) | None |
| PH8 | M|32 | Filipino | Yes (Japan) | March 1, 2020 | March 8, 2020 | St. Luke's Medical Center (SLMC)-Taguig | Pasig City |
| PH9 | M|86 | American | Yes (USA, Korea) | March 1, 2020 | March 8, 2020 | The Medical City (TMC) | Marikina City |
| PH10 | M|57 | Filipino | None | February 20, 2020 | March 8, 2020 | SLH | Quezon City |
| PH11 | M|72 | Filipino | None | 3/3/2020 (Cough with co-morbidity) | March 9, 2020 | St. Luke's Medical Center - QC | San Juan City |
| PH12 | M|56 | Filipino | None | 2/29/2020 (Fever and cough) | March 9, 2020 | MMC | Manila City |
| PH13 | M|34 | Filipino | Yes (Australia) | 2/28/2020 (Fever) | March 9, 2020 | MMC | Quezon City |
| PH14 | M|46 | Filipino | None | 2/25/2020 Fever and Cough | March 9, 2020 | MMC | Makati City |
| PH15 | M|24 | Filipino | Yes (UAE) | 3/1/2020 Cough | March 9, 2020 | Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Sanitarium | Makati City |
| PH16 | M|70 | Filipino | Indonesia; Husband of PH17 | 2/29/2020 (Cough, Sore throat, and colds) | March 9, 2020 | RITM | San Juan City |
| PH17 | F|69 | Filipino | Indonesia; Wife of PH16 | 3/2/2020 (Cough and colds with hypertension) | March 9, 2020 | RITM | Makati |
| PH18 | M|41 | Filipino | Taiwan; Husband of PH19 | 2/26/2020 Fever, headache and body malaise | March 9, 2020 | SLH | Pasig City |
| PH19 | F|46 | Filipino | Wife of PH18 | Asymptomatic | March 9, 2020 | SLH | Pasig City |
| PH20 | M|48 | Filipino | Yes. Japan | 2/29/2020 Cough and body malaise | March 9, 2020 | RITM | Cavite |
| PH21 | F|58 | Filipino | None | 3/4/2020 Fever, cough, shortness of breath | March 9, 2020 | Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Sanitarium | San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan |
| PH22 | F|51 | Filipino | None | 3/4/2020 Cough, colds, dysphagia | March 9, 2020 | Cardinal Santos Medical Center | San Juan City |
| PH23 | F|30 | Filipino | None | 3/3/2020 Cough, sore throat, headache | March 9, 2020 | SLH | San Juan City |
| PH24 | M|52 | Filipino | Switzerland | March 6, 2020 | March 9, 2020 | SLMC-QC | Quezon City |
| PH25 | M|31 | Filipino | Diamond Princess Cruise Ship | Asymptomatic | March 10, 2020 | Jose B. Lingad Memorial Regional Hospital (JBLMRH) | Negros Oriental |
| PH26 | M|34 | Filipino | Diamond Princess Cruise Ship | Asymptomatic | March 10, 2020 | JBLMRH | Camarines Sur |
| PH27 | F|42 | Filipino | With History of Exposure to PH9 | Cough (before Feb 19) | March 10, 2020 | TMC | Marikina City |
| PH28 | M|69 | Filipino | With History of Exposure to PH9 | 2/29/2020 Fever, cough | March 10, 2020 | TMC | Marikina City |
| PH29 | F|82 | Filipino | With History of Exposure to PH9 | Asymptomatic | March 10, 2020 | TMC | Marikina City |
| PH30 | F|69 | Filipino | With History of Exposure to PH9 | Mar 5 (colds and shortness/difficulty of breathing | March 10, 2020 | TMC | Marikina City |
| PH31 | F|28 | Filipino | With History of Exposure to PH9 | Mar 1 (sore throat) | March 10, 2020 | TMC | San Juan City |
| PH32 | M|64 | Filipino | None | February 27, 2020 | March 10, 2020 | TMC | San Juan City |
| PH33 | M|60 | Filipino | None | March 3, 2020 Fever, cough and dizziness | March 10, 2020 | Rizal Medical Center | Makati city |
| PH34 | M|72 | FILIPINO | NONE | March 6, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | Manila Doctors Hospital | For Validation |
| PH35 | F|67 | FILIPINO | NONE | February 29, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | Manila Doctors Hospital | For Validation |
| PH36 | M|53 | FILIPINO | NONE | February 25, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | Las Piñas General Hospital | For Validation |
| PH37 | F|88 | FILIPINO | NONE | February 28, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | Philippine Heart Center | For Validation |
| PH38 | M|29 | FILIPINO | WITH EXPOSURE HISTORY | March 11, 2020 | Cardinal Santos Medical Center | For Validation | |
| PH39 | M|64 | FILIPINO | Went to Greenhills | March 3, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | Ace Dumaguete Doctors Inc | For Validation |
| PH40 | M|54 | FILIPINO | NONE | February 24, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | Northern Mindanao Medical Center | For Validation |
| PH41 | F|75 | FILIPINO | USA | March 1, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | MMC | For Validation |
| PH42 | M|51 | FILIPINO | TAIPEI, TAIWAN | February 27, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | TMC | For Validation |
| PH43 | M|47 | FILIPINO | NONE | March 9, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | RITM | For Validation |
| PH44 | F|70 | FILIPINO | NONE | March 7, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | MMC | For Validation |
| PH45 | M|27 | FILIPINO | WITH EXPOSURE HISTORY | March 8, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | MMC | For Validation |
| PH46 | F|66 | FILIPINO | NONE | February 29, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | SLMC-QC | For Validation |
| PH47 | M|53 | FILIPINO | STILL FOR VERIFICATION | February 15, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | SLMC-QC | For Validation |
| PH48 | M|57 | FILIPINO | YES | March 2, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | SLMC-QC | For Validation |
| PH49 | M|72 | FILIPINO | NONE | March 1, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | Asian Hospital and Medical Center | For Validation |
DOH sends of NCC repats
DOH and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) sent off 442 of the 445 repatriates from Japan who were quarantined at New Clark City (NCC), Capas, Tarlac. Those sent off were composed of 437 crew members and 5 passengers who were among the Filipinos aboard the M/V Diamond Princess. All repatriates, together with the teams that attended to them, were all tested forCOVID-19 to ensure their safety.
Out of the 445 repatriates, 2 crew members (PH25 and PH26) tested positive for the disease and were immediately referred to the Jose B. Lingad Memorial Regional Hospital (JBLMRH). Disinfection procedures for the rooms used by the 2 patients have been implemented as well. Close contacts of the 2 confirmed cases shall undergo additional 14-day home quarantine and will be continuously monitored by their respective Municipal/City Health Offices. The remaining repatriate is left in NCC awaiting lab results.
— The Summit Express
