SurSur now at moderate risk for COVID-19
By: Nida
Grace P. Barcena
TANDAG
CITY, Surigao del Sur – The province of Surigao del Sur is now at moderate risk
for COVID-19, as it recently saw an increase in cases based on the
National Standard Average Daily Attack Rate (ADAR) Computation, the Provincial
Health Office (PHO) said Monday.
The recent
growth rate and attack rate revealed an alarming trend of cases infected within
a period of 2 weeks.
Based on
the latest report dated October 18, 2021, Surigao del Sur has recorded a total
of 10,691 cumulative COVID-19 cases, of which 9,766 cases have already been
tagged as recovered, 483 cases are still in isolation, and 442 deaths.
Of the 19
local government units composed of two (2) component cities and 17
municipalities, five municipalities and one city are considered high-risk, they
are: Barobo; Bayabas; Bislig City; Carmen; Lanuza; and Tagbina
While
other 1 city and 12 municipalities are considered moderate-risk: Cagwait;
Cantilan; Carrascal; Cortes; Hinatuan; Lianga; Lingig; Madrid; Marihatag;
San Agustin; San Miguel; Tago; and Tandag City
With the
current situation, PHO Chief Dr. Eric Montesclaros called everyone to follow
religiously the minimum public health standards.
All
Surigaonon who are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination are encouraged to get
themselves
vaccinated at the nearest Rural Health Unit, Montesclaros added.
(NGPB/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
