Baguio City records first COVID-19 case after 13-day streak

Baguio City recorded a new COVID-19 case on Friday, April 10, ending a streak of 13 days without any new infections.

The new patient is a 46-year-old female street sweeper from Scout Barrio who resides in Barangay Dagsian.

She initially tested positive through a rapid test on April 8, with a subsequent PCR test confirming the COVID-19 diagnosis.

The patient first experienced symptoms on April 3 and sought medical attention on April 7.

Contact tracing efforts are currently underway to identify individuals who may have been exposed to the patient.

This new case has dampened previous optimism about the city flattening the COVID-19 curve.

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