Camiguin Island Logs 1st Covid-19 Case

Camiguin Island has recorded its first COVID-19 case. In a video posted on his Facebook page, Governor JJ Romualdo said the 32-year-old patient previously traveled to Manila to attend a conference.

Romualdo said the patient was placed under a 21-day quarantine after returning to the province as it was learned that at least one lecturer at the conference tested positive for the virus.

The patient was confirmed to have COVID-19 on March 3.

Romualdo said contact-tracing was done immediately in a bid to stem the spread of the virus and he has also urged residents to stay at home. He added the province does not have sufficient resources to provide for all residents.

Camiguin has been placed under Preemptive Community Quarantine since March 23 via EO 15 issued by Romualdo.

Other areas in northern Mindanao with confirmed COVID-19 cases are Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, and Iligan City.