CALOOCAN CITY, June 5 (PIA) --The Quezon City government reported that the number of recoveries from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has exceeded 1,000 as of Thursday.
According to Mayor Joy Belmonte, the city has tallied 1,026 recoveries from the deadly virus based on the report submitted by the QC-Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (ESU) of the QC Health Department.
“This is a most welcome and significant development in our effort to combat COVID-19,” said Belmonte.
“Full credit goes to our frontliners who have put their lives on the line. We thank them for their great sacrifice for our residents and for our city,” she added.
The QC-ESU, headed by Dr. Rolly Cruz, has tallied 178 recoveries in District 1, 119 in District 2, 202 in District 3, 265 in District 4, 105 in District 5 and 157 in District 6.
“Key to the high number of recoveries is the swift testing, tracing and treatment of possible COVID-19 patients,” Cruz explained.
“The city hopes to continue this positive trend with the help of national and locally-run hospitals and our HOPE community caring facilities,” he added.
As of Thursday, the total number of COVID-19 cases validated by the QC-ESU and District Health Offices reached 2,056, including 844 active/recovering cases and 186 deaths. (QC PAISD/PIA-NCR)
Source: Philippines Information Agency (pia.gov.ph)
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