By Ruel B. Francisco August 29, 2020 NOVELETA, Cavite - The local government here thru the Municipal Health Unit recorded a total of...
August 29, 2020
NOVELETA, Cavite - The local government here thru the Municipal Health Unit recorded a total of 62 recoveries from COVID-19 and maintained zero death status for the town.
Based on the latest COVID-19 update as of August 19, 2020, the total confirmed cases recorded was 82 out of which 62 had fully recovered or 76.32% for the past 150-days.
Noveleta town is listed as the only locality in the First District of the province with Zero Death since the lockdown started while other towns in the district like Kawit has recorded 9 deaths, Rosario, 6 and Cavite City also 6 deaths.
"The programs of the local government has been effective causing COVID-19 patients to recover quickly. One of these, is the immediate opening of the Noveleta MedCare Hospital (NMH) as COVID-19 facility for the people of Noveleta," stated Mayor Dino Chua-Reyes.
In addition, the Local Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO) continuously conducts misting and disinfection activities in the 16 barangays in the municipality that resulted in the containment and further spread of the virus.
The LDRRMO distributed free face masks to the vendors in the public market and to tricycle and jeepney drivers for their safety as well as to the public they serve.
Face shields were also distributed to barangay chairpersons, kagawads and barangay police for their protection while guarding their respective villages.
Since the lockdown began, the LGU distributed 10,000 relief packs and is still providing relief assistance to all affected families in the town.
"The LGU is determined to surpass this pandemic with the help of every single citizen of Noveleta," Mayor Dino Chua-Reyes said in an interview.
Meanwhile, the COVID-19 patients in the town were under the care and supervision of Municipal Health Officer Dr. Hilda Bucu. These patients were 37 asymptomatic, 25 were admitted at the NMH were already recovered while the remaining 20 active cases were either admitted in the hospital or under strict quarantine in the isolation facility.
The LGU provided free food and medicines to the patients until they fully recovered.
The barangays with recorded outbreak of COVID-19 cases were Magdiwang with 14 cases, San Antonio 1 with 17 cases, San Rafael III with 15 and San Juan 1 with 9 cases while two barangays remain Zero Covid case namely Santa Rosa II and San Rafael 1.
"For our safety, please follow government guidelines of proper wearing of face masks and face shields, observe physical distancing, practice proper handwashing, and avoid crowded places," the mayor continuously reminded the people. (Ruel Francisco with report from Dennis Abrina)
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