DAVAO Region recorded its highest number of new Covid-19 cases in a single day at 448 on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
With the newly-logged cases, the total Covid-19 in the region reached 28,504, while active cases jumped to 3,452.
Data from the Department of Health (DOH) in Davao Region showed that of the new cases, Davao City contributed the bulk of the cases with 338, 56 from Davao del Norte, 18 from Davao de Oro, 15 from Davao Occidental, 12 from Davao Oriental, and nine from Davao del Sur. All are local cases.
It should also be noted that the new cases of Davao City was also its highest number of new cases in a single day since the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020.
DOH-Davao explained that factor for the record-high registered new cases may be the heightened surveillance and intensified testing.
According to the health department’s data, a total of 4,099 individuals from the region were tested Tuesday, June 1. Of this number, 11 percent tested positive for Sars-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19.
The region also recorded 126 new recoveries and 10 new deaths. Total recoveries and death toll are now at 23,933 and 1,119, respectively.
Last week, various government offices and private establishments were put under lockdown following clustering of cases inside its premises.
On May 28, Covid-19 Task Force spokesperson Dr. Michelle Schlosser confirmed that a business process outsourcing (BPO) inside a mall was locked down after 46 active cases were recorded as of Friday, May 28.
On that same day, the City Government of Davao announced that the entire Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) Building was locked down until June 6 for disinfection purposes, as 13 city employees who work at offices inside the building tested positive for Sars-CoV-2, which causes Covid-19.
The following offices affected by the lockdown are the City Treasurer’s Office, City Assessor’s Office, Business Bureau, City Civil Registrar’s Office, Vice Mayor’s Office, and Councilors Offices.
Meanwhile, DOH-Davao Director Dr. Annabelle Yumang cited gatherings and hospital exposure as the primary source of Covid-19 transmissions.
She also emphasized that the complacency of some in observing the minimum health protocols is a major factor to the increase in Covid-19 cases in the region.
Yumang said based on their reports, physical distancing is not observed especially during meal time in offices and establishments, when the number of participants exceeds the set maximum limit, and when face masks and face shields are not being properly worn.