QC gov’t assures increase in Covid-19 cases ‘no cause for alarm’

MANILA, Philippines — The local government of Quezon City assured the public that the recorded increase in Covid-19 cases over the past three weeks is “no cause for alarm.”

It explained in a statement on Monday, July 6, that all reported cases “have been mild and there has been no evidence of clustering or severe illness.”

From May 21 to June 10, the Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (CESD) recorded 23 confirmed Covid-19 cases. However, from June 11 to July 1, this rose to 84.

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Since the start of the year, Quezon City has recorded 146 confirmed cases through its “proactive” surveillance system.

As the CESD stated, most patients experienced influenza-like symptoms such as fever, cough, and colds, prompting them to seek medical consultation at hospitals and health centers.

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“We assure the public that the city government is closely monitoring these developments. While there has been an increase in cases, they still represent a very small percentage of our total population,” said Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte.

She added: “We are not seeing any clustering of cases, and all reported infections have been mild and isolated…[we] will continue to provide appropriate medical interventions through our city health centers and hospitals for residents experiencing similar symptoms.”

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“We encourage everyone to remain vigilant, but there is no need to panic. The best thing we can do is seek medical attention early if symptoms develop and continue practicing simple preventive measures that protect ourselves and those around us,” Belmonte said.

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The City Health Department and the CESD reminded residents to seek medical consultation if they experience influenza-like symptoms, saying that the city’s 66 health centers continue to provide free medical consultations, Covid-19 testing when indicated, and medicines for symptomatic patients.

It encouraged the public to wear face masks when sick or in crowded areas, practice proper hand hygiene, and follow the advice of healthcare professionals to help prevent the spread of infection. /mr

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