Caraga records 1st Covid-19 death
The Department of Health in the Caraga Region confirmed the first coronavirus death on Thursday, July 23.
The deceased was a 55-year-old male from Butuan City who developed symptoms on July 3 and tested positive for COVID-19 days after being hospitalized.
His case is considered local transmission as he did not travel outside of Butuan nor had contact with confirmed cases.
DOH-13 regional chief Jose Llacuna Jr. emphasized the importance of following minimum health standards to prevent further spread.
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