Manila Bulletin
Bacolod logs double digits in COVID-19 cases after holiday
Bacolod City is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases, with infections doubling in two days, prompting calls for continued adherence to health protocols.
Mayor Evelio Leonardia emphasized that the pandemic is not over and urged residents to remain compliant with face mask wearing, avoiding crowds, and social distancing.
Cases in the city rose from 16 on Tuesday to 34 by late Wednesday, according to Dr. Rosalie Deocampo, head of the contact tracing cluster.
The infected individuals reported a history of travel or attendance at holiday gatherings.
The city's Emergency Operations Center-Task Force is actively monitoring the situation, especially with a recovered Omicron variant patient in Bacolod.
The EOC-TF is collaborating with the Department of Health for ongoing strategies to manage the increasing cases.
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