MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health on Friday night reported 12 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases (PH53-64), bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 64.
The DOH and deployed surveillance teams, in cooperation with concerned Local Government Units, are now conducting extensive information-gathering and contact tracing activities on the new cases.
“We continually ask the public to cooperate and help us in the investigation and contact tracing activities. Please contact DOH and call the designated hotline at (02) 8-651-7800 loc 1149-1150 for any new leads. For those who are confirmed cases, please let our hospitals take care of you. Studies show that chances of recovery are high. Let us take it upon ourselves to protect our family and our community’s health and well-being,” Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III said.
Available data show that elderly people (average of 66 years) and those with underlying medical conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, chronic lung disease, and immunosuppression are vulnerable to the disease. “We further urge those who are immunocompromised and are with existing health conditions to be more vigilant and avoid crowded areas and mass gatherings,” said Duque.
“I also implore everyone to please stop hoarding basic commodities, particularly hygiene and sanitation products. It does not help us fight off COVID-19. Realize that when you hoard, you are being part of the problem by denying the rest of your fellowmen the means to protect themselves,” the Health Chief added.
SUMMARY: PH - Confirmed COVID-19 cases tested in the Philippines, whether Filipino or Foreign National (as of March 13, 2020)
DOH supports Code Red Level 2 activation
The Health department also expressed support over President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s proclamation to immediately activate Code Red Level 2, the highest level of national response management, and adopt the recommendations of the DOH Technical Advisory Group to impose stringent social distancing measures in Metro Manila for 30 days.
This came after the Inter-agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IAFT-EID) headed by the Department of Health (DOH) held an expanded emergency meeting yesterday to discuss efforts on the growing threat of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) health emergency and recommended a community quarantine for Metro Manila.
“We at the Department of Health are in full support of the President’s proclamation and are all geared up to implement his directives. The decision to implement a community quarantine was made in the best interest of the public. I enjoin everyone—young and old—to cooperate fully with our government. Together, we can contain COVID-19,” Duque remarked.
— The Summit Express
The DOH and deployed surveillance teams, in cooperation with concerned Local Government Units, are now conducting extensive information-gathering and contact tracing activities on the new cases.
“We continually ask the public to cooperate and help us in the investigation and contact tracing activities. Please contact DOH and call the designated hotline at (02) 8-651-7800 loc 1149-1150 for any new leads. For those who are confirmed cases, please let our hospitals take care of you. Studies show that chances of recovery are high. Let us take it upon ourselves to protect our family and our community’s health and well-being,” Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III said.
Available data show that elderly people (average of 66 years) and those with underlying medical conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, chronic lung disease, and immunosuppression are vulnerable to the disease. “We further urge those who are immunocompromised and are with existing health conditions to be more vigilant and avoid crowded areas and mass gatherings,” said Duque.
“I also implore everyone to please stop hoarding basic commodities, particularly hygiene and sanitation products. It does not help us fight off COVID-19. Realize that when you hoard, you are being part of the problem by denying the rest of your fellowmen the means to protect themselves,” the Health Chief added.
SUMMARY: PH - Confirmed COVID-19 cases tested in the Philippines, whether Filipino or Foreign National (as of March 13, 2020)
| 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 | 2/25/2020Fever and Cough | March 9, 2020 | MMC | Makati City |
| PH15 | M|24 | Filipino | Yes (UAE) | 3/1/2020Cough | 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 | 2/26/2020Fever, 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 | 2/29/2020Cough and body malaise | March 9, 2020 | RITM | Cavite |
| PH21 | F|58 | Filipino | None | 3/4/2020Fever, 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 | 3/4/2020Cough, colds, dysphagia | March 9, 2020 | Cardinal Santos Medical Center | San Juan City |
| PH23 | F|30 | Filipino | None | 3/3/2020Cough, 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 | 2/29/2020Fever, 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 | 3/3/2020 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 | Makati city |
| PH35 | F|67 | FILIPINO | NONE | February 29, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | Manila Doctors Hospital | Makati City |
| PH36 | M|53 | FILIPINO | NONE | February 25, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | Las Piñas General Hospital | Las Pinas City |
| PH37 | F|88 | FILIPINO | NONE | February 28, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | Philippine Heart Center | Pasig City |
| PH38 | M|29 | FILIPINO | WITH EXPOSURE HISTORY | March 11, 2020 | Cardinal Santos Medical Center | Rizal | |
| PH39 | M|64 | FILIPINO | Went to Greenhills | March 3, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | Ace Dumaguete Doctors Inc | Negros Oriental |
| PH40 | M|54 | FILIPINO | NONE | February 24, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | Northern Mindanao Medical Center | Lanao del Sur |
| PH41 | F|75 | FILIPINO | USA | March 1, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | MMC | Makati City |
| PH42 | M|51 | FILIPINO | TAIPEI, TAIWAN | February 27, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | TMC | Pasig City |
| PH43 | M|47 | FILIPINO | NONE | March 9, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | RITM | Makati City |
| PH44 | F|70 | FILIPINO | NONE | March 7, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | MMC | Makati City |
| PH45 | M|27 | FILIPINO | With Exposure History to a known COVID-19 case | March 8, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | MMC | Quezon City |
| PH46 | F|66 | FILIPINO | NONE | February 29, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | SLMC-QC | Manila |
| PH47 | M|53 | FILIPINO | STILL FOR VERIFICATION | February 15, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | SLMC-QC | Mandaluyong City |
| PH48 | M|57 | FILIPINO | With Exposure History to a known COVID-19 case | March 2, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | SLMC-QC | San Juan City |
| PH49 | M|72 | FILIPINO | Brother of PH52 | March 1, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | Asian Hospital and Medical Center | For Validation |
| PH50 | F|69 | Filipino | None | March 8, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | The Medical City | Quezon City |
| PH51 | M|26 | Filipino | None | February 28, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | Makati Medical Center | Quezon City |
| PH52 | F|79 | Filipino | Sister of PH49 | March 1, 2020 | March 11, 2020 | Asian Hospital and Medical Center | Batangas |
| PH53 | M | 30 | Filipino | For validation | March 9, 2020 | March 10, 2020 | The Medical City | Mandaluyong City |
| PH54 | M | 40 | Filipino | None | March 1, 2020 | March 10, 2020 | Ortigas Hospital and Health Care Center | Pasig City |
| PH55 | F | 59 | For validation | For validation | For validation | For validation | Cardinal Santos Medical Center | For validation |
| PH56 | M | 41 | For validation | For validation | For validation | For validation | St. Luke's Medical Center-Global City | For validation |
| PH57 | M | 65 | For validation | For validation | For validation | For validation | The Medical City | For validation |
| PH58 | F | 45 | Filipino | None | March 6, 2020 | March 10, 2020 | The Medical City | Makati |
| PH59 | M | 27 | For validation | For validation | For validation | For validation | Makati Medical Center | For validation |
| PH60 | M | 49 | For Validation | For validation | For validation | For validation | St. Luke's Medical center-Global City | Makati |
| PH61 | F | 70 | For validation | For validation | For validation | For validation | University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center | For validation |
| PH62 | F | 35 | For validation | For validation | For validation | For validation | Ortigas Hospital and Health Care Center | For validation |
| PH63 | M | 33 | Filipino | None | March 6, 2020 | For validation | Marikina Valley Medical Center | Rizal |
| PH64 | M | 32 | For Validation | For validation | February 28, 2020 | March 9, 2020 | Bataan St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center | Manila |
DOH supports Code Red Level 2 activation
The Health department also expressed support over President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s proclamation to immediately activate Code Red Level 2, the highest level of national response management, and adopt the recommendations of the DOH Technical Advisory Group to impose stringent social distancing measures in Metro Manila for 30 days.
This came after the Inter-agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IAFT-EID) headed by the Department of Health (DOH) held an expanded emergency meeting yesterday to discuss efforts on the growing threat of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) health emergency and recommended a community quarantine for Metro Manila.
“We at the Department of Health are in full support of the President’s proclamation and are all geared up to implement his directives. The decision to implement a community quarantine was made in the best interest of the public. I enjoin everyone—young and old—to cooperate fully with our government. Together, we can contain COVID-19,” Duque remarked.
— The Summit Express
