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Tagaytay City's 1st COVID-19 case is a medical frontliner
Tagaytay City has confirmed its first case of COVID-19, identified as a 29-year-old medical frontliner.
The patient works at a hospital within the city and resides in a condominium in Barangay Silang Crossing East.
Mayor Agnes Tolentino announced the confirmed case and urged constituents to observe preventive measures.
She stated, "Ginagawa po ng ating pamahalaang lungsod ang lahat ng hakbang upang maiwasan ang pagkalat ng COVID sa ating pamayanan."
The City Health Office has initiated contact tracing to identify individuals who may have been exposed to the patient.
The local government is urging residents to stay home, practice physical distancing, and maintain good hygiene.
A total lockdown has been imposed on Ayala Serin compound and Lanting Street in Barangay San Jose.
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