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Quezon City's running total of COVID-19 cases rises to 1,974
The Department of Health (DOH) reported ten new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Quezon City, bringing the total to 1,974 as of May 21.
The number of validated cases by the Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (QCESU) stood at 1,565, an increase of 21.
Active COVID-19 cases in the city rose by two, reaching a total of 785.
There were 18 new recoveries, bringing the total to 614, and the death toll increased by one to 166.
Quezon City's HOPE facilities are accommodating COVID-19 patients, with HOPE 1 having 28 confirmed and 11 suspected patients, HOPE 2 used for self-isolation, and HOPE 3 for nursing mothers and their babies.
Certain areas in Barangays Bahay Toro, Culiat, Sauyo, Batasan Hills, and Tatalon remain under a 14-day Special Concern Lockdown due to a high number of COVID-19 cases.
The city is now under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) since May 16, with Mayor Belmonte urging continued adherence to health protocols.
As of May 21, a total of 51,598 have benefitted from the Kalingang QC financial aid program, including various sectors like vendors, lactating mothers, and transport workers.
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