The Marikina City local government announced on Saturday, Jan. 8, that the city has recorded 1,116 active COVID-19 cases as of Jan. 7.
Barangay Concepcion Uno topped the COVID-19 tally list with 149 active cases followed by Concepcion Dos with 135.All active cases will undergo another swab tests after their 14-day isolation.
Meanwhile, the LGU will also conduct contact tracing to identify all the close contacts of patients afflicted with COVID-19.Residents are also reminded to follow the minimum health protocols standardized by the Department of Health : Wash hands with soap and water or with 70% isopropyl or ethyl alcohol; wear masks with minimum of three-ply layers, and maintain six feet or two meters of distance from each other when in public.
“Nasa atin pong pagsunod sa minimum health protocols ang pagkaligtas natin mula sa COVID-19 ,” the local government said.Cherrylin Caacbay
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