QC records 8 new COVID-19 deaths, 8 recoveries; residents fear hunger

Quezon City recorded eight new deaths and eight new recoveries related to COVID-19, bringing the total death toll to 58 and total recoveries to 35.

Despite the increase in recoveries, residents, especially those in informal sectors and depressed areas, expressed fear of hunger more than the virus due to the extended lockdown.

They urged the government to balance virus containment with providing sufficient food and non-food assistance, warning of chaos if promises are not kept.

As of April 9, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city decreased to 641, with active cases rising to 487.

The city government has implemented Extreme Enhanced Community Quarantine (EECQ) in several barangays identified as high-risk for transmission.

Continuous disinfection efforts have been carried out in numerous locations across the city.

Quezon City is set to begin community-based COVID-19 testing next week, aiming to test an initial 1,300 individuals with test kits from the DOH and Philippine Red Cross.

The city is also providing additional P2,000 cash assistance to various sectors like tricycle drivers, market vendors, and solo parents.

The HOPE 1 quarantine facility has reached full capacity, while HOPE 2 has available beds for COVID-19 patients and persons under investigation.