Surigao Sur guv tests positive for Covid-19
Surigao del Sur Governor Alexander Pimentel tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday, September 23.
The governor is asymptomatic and under quarantine.
DOH-Region 13 reported 46 new infections in the region as of Tuesday, with Bislig City recording 22 cases and Butuan City recording 20 cases.
Two deaths were also recorded, one each from this city and Bislig City.
Pimentel issued an executive order earlier to impose stricter quarantine measures in Tandag and Bislig cities due to the spike in infections.
The new restrictions include mandatory rapid antibody testing for all persons entering or leaving these cities.
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