QC gov't records increase in Covid-19 cases

MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government on Sunday said it recorded an increase in Covid-19 cases, with confirmed infections in 2026 now at 146.

According to the QC Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD), the increase was recorded after 23 cases between May 21 and June 10 jumped to 84 from June 11 to July 1.

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This number, said the QCESD in a statement, reflects a 265 percent spike in COVID-19 cases in the past three weeks alone.

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“This brings the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Quezon City to 146 so far in 2026,” it said.

Surveillance data then showed that District 4 accounted for the highest share of cases at 32.7 percent, followed by District 1 at 22.4 percent.

Barangay Doña Imelda reported the most cases at 11 infections, followed by Barangays Culiat, Salvacion, Santa Teresita, Santo Cristo, Sauyo, Socorro and Tandang Sora, with four cases each.

Meanwhile, children aged 14 years and below accounted for the largest share of cases at 30 percent; followed by those aged 25 to 29 at 16 percent; and senior citizens aged 60 and above at 16.

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More cases were also recorded among women at 66 cases or 62 percent of the total, compared to the 41 cases or 38 percent among men.

The Quezon City government continues to conduct case monitoring and disease surveillance.

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It also urged the public to observe the following basic measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19:

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow when coughing or sneezing, and dispose of used tissues properly.

Wear a face mask if you have symptoms of Covid-19 or another respiratory illness.

Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Maintain a safe distance from others if you are experiencing symptoms.

Stay at home when you are sick to help prevent the spread of infection.

The city government also advised parents to immediately bring children experiencing respiratory symptoms to the nearest health center for evaluation.

Older adults and individuals with weakened immune systems were urged to seek medical consultation at the first sign of the virus.

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Residents were also urged to self-report suspected cases through the QCESD hotlines: (02) 8988-4242 local 1609, (02) 8703-2759, 0962-274-7107. /apl /atm

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