DOH Caraga reports 16 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

The Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) in Caraga reported 16 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths in Northeastern Mindanao as of August 16, 2020.

The two fatalities include a 30-year-old male from Butuan City and a 79-year-old female from Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte.

Of the 16 positive cases, 12 were from Butuan City, three were locally stranded individuals (LSIs) from Buenavista, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur and Socorro, Surigao del Norte, and one was from Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte.

As of August 16, Caraga Region has a total of 393 confirmed cases, 304 recoveries, 86 active cases, and 3 deaths.

The majority of the new cases are older individuals, with 10 asymptomatic and two exhibiting mild symptoms, while two had severe symptoms that led to their demise.

DOH 13 urges residents to continue using protective gear and practice strict health protocols to prevent further spread of the disease, especially among vulnerable populations.