Surigao del Sur governor hospitalized for COVID-19
Surigao del Sur Governor Alexander T. Pimentel was hospitalized at Adela Serra Ty Memorial Medical Center in Tandag City after testing positive for COVID-19 last week.
Pimentel is in stable condition and has mild symptoms, according to the hospital management.
Vice Mayor Ernesto Matugas of Surigao City also tested positive for the virus on Monday, becoming the second elected official in Caraga Region to contract the disease.
The DOH-13 announced a local transmission of COVID-19 in Tandag City and advised strengthening contact tracing activities and preparing additional isolation beds.
As of Sunday, Tandag City had 28 confirmed cases with 4 active cases in Surigao del Sur.
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