HEALTH

NIDSAYAP, North Cotabato  - “No family should be left behind or neglected of proper medical attention simply because they do not have insurance. No family should be deprived simply because they cannot afford to pay the premium cost.”

These were the words of Midsayap Administrative Officer, Jesus Escondida, Jr representing Mayor Romeo D. Araña said during the launching of PhilHealth Express in Midsayap.

Escondida said it is their municipality’s commitment to ensure that those who cannot afford healthcare are provided with through PhilHealth.

COTABATO CITY - Regional COVID-19 tracker as of October 18, 2021 (6:00 PM)

ONE-HUNDRED-TWENTY-SEVEN (127) NEW CONFIRMED CASES

ONE-HUNDRED-SIXTY-SIX (166) NEW RECOVERIES

TEN (10) NEW COVID-19 RELATED DEATHS

Four (4) reported deaths from Koronadal City

Three (3) reported deaths from M’lang, North Cotabato

Two (2) reported deaths from Tantangan, South Cotabato

One (1) reported death from Surallah, South Cotabato. 

KIDAPAWAN CITY – At least 1,200 qualified residents here benefited from the weekend “ResBUSkuna” mobile vaccination initiative for the A4 priority group that included walk-in clients and government employees.

Mayor Joseph Evangelista said Monday that the program, aptly dubbed “ResBUSkuna,” utilized the mobile vaccination bus stationed at the town center along the Davao-Cotabato national road from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

COTABATO CITY - Regional COVID-19 tracker as of October 17, 2021 (6:00 PM)

ONE-HUNDRED-NINETEEN (119) NEW CONFIRMED CASES

ONE-HUNDRED-ELEVEN (111) NEW RECOVERIES

ONE (1) NEW COVID-19 RELATED DEATH

One (1) reported death from Libungan, North Cotabato. Cause of death is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome secondary to Community Acquired Pneumonia (COVID-19).

COTABATO CITY - Hoping this is it! The number is declining.

Regional COVID-19 tracker as of October 16, 2021 (6:00 PM)

NINETY-NINE (99) NEW CONFIRMED CASES

ONE-HUNDRED-THIRTY-SEVEN (137) NEW RECOVERIES

ONE (1) NEW COVID-19 RELATED DEATH

One (1) reported death from General Santos City. 

Overall, there are a total of 54,221 COVID-19 confirmed cases reported to DOH CHD SOCCSKSARGEN region. 2,977 (5.49%) are active cases, 49,331 (90.98%) recoveries and 1,904 (3.51%) COVID-19 related deaths.

KORONADAL CITY – The city government has temporarily closed down three more business establishments for failing to comply with the health and safety protocols against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).

Mayor Eliordo Ogena said on Friday the erring establishments were found by the local government’s composite inspection team to have continuously violated the minimum public health standards despite previous warnings.

He did not name the three businesses but said two of them are KTV or karaoke bars while the other is a recreation place.

COTABATO CITY - Regional COVID-19 tracker as of October 15, 2021 (6:00 PM)

ONE-HUNDRED-FORTY-ONE (141) NEW CONFIRMED CASES

TWO-HUNDRED-FIFTY-SEVEN (257) NEW RECOVERIES

NINE (9) NEW COVID-19 RELATED DEATHS

Three (3) reported deaths from M'lang, North Cotabato

One (1) reported death from Norala, South Cotabato. 

One (1) reported death from Koronadal City. 

One (1) reported death from Antipas, North Cotabato. 

One (1) reported death from Tampakan, South Cotabato. 

COTABATO CITY -  Regional COVID-19 tracker as of October 14, 2021 (6:00 PM)

ONE-HUNDRED-SEVENTY-SEVEN (177) NEW CONFIRMED CASES

ONE-HUNDRED-FIFTY-ONE (151) NEW RECOVERIES

TWENTY-SEVEN (27) NEW COVID-19 RELATED DEATHS

Five (5) reported deaths from General Santos City

Five (5) reported deaths from Polomolok, South Cotabato

Three (3) reported deaths from Pigcawayan, North Cotabato

Three (3) reported deaths from Norala, South Cotabato

Three (3) reported deaths from Koronadal City

COTABATO CITY - Regional COVID-19 tracker as of October 13, 2021 (6:00pm)

ONE-HUNDRED-THIRTY-SIX (136) NEW CONFIRMED CASES

TWO-HUNDRED-NINETY-SIX (296) NEW RECOVERIES

TEN (10) COVID-19 RELATED DEATHS

One (1) reported death from Tacurong City. 

One (1) reported death from Sen. Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat.

Six (6) reported deaths from General Santos City

Two (2) reported deaths from Aleosan, North Cotabato

COTABATO CITY – The Ministry of Health (MOH) hired 25 nurses and 7 support staff for its regional office to boost its current healthcare warriors battling the Covid-19 pandemic.
 
On Monday, October 11, the 32 new permanent employees took their oath of office before MOH Minister Dr. Bashary Latiph during a ceremony held in this city.