South Cotabato logs 28 new COVID-19 cases

South Cotabato and nearby areas reported 28 new COVID-19 cases, including four health workers, as local transmission concerns rise.

South Cotabato recorded 19 new infections, with nine from Koronadal City, including four health workers from the City Health Office.

Two young patients in South Cotabato contracted the virus from a relative, while another had visited the fish port complex, now considered a COVID-19 hotspot.

The health workers affected are nurses and pharmacists under the DOH's Human Resources for Health program, raising concerns about the health system's capacity.

Polomolok town had three new cases, one with direct contact to a confirmed case, and two others, including a 10-month-old baby, are under investigation.

Tampakan town reported one case with a travel history to the fish port, and lockdown measures are in place in several areas of Koronadal City and other municipalities.

General Santos City confirmed eight new cases, with two linked to existing cases, one with travel history to Manila, and the exposure of five others under investigation.

Lockdowns were implemented in portions of Barangays San Isidro and Katangawan in General Santos City due to the new infections.

The exposure of the single new case in Sarangani is still being investigated by health workers.

As of Friday evening, cumulative cases reached 150 in South Cotabato, 94 in General Santos City, and 84 in Sarangani.