By Chito Chavez
The total number of novel coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) related deaths in Quezon City continued its upswing trend as the Quezon City Health Department (QCHD) recorded eight more raising the tally to 58 from the previous 50 as of 7 p.m. of April 9.
In the same report, statistics from the QCHD revealed there were eight new recoveries upping the total to 35.
Even with the increasing number of recoveries, local residents continued to cower in fear over the surge of COVID-19 deaths in the city.
Although hounded by the health crisis, the informal sector workers insisted that they fear their families are more threatened by hunger getting more than the dreaded virus.
With the lockdown extended to April 30, residents from the city’s various depressed areas asserted that the government should seek a balance of containing the virus and providing the people especially the poor with sufficient food and non-food assistance.
Expressing anxiety over an uncertain future, a group from the slums even with the government’s assurance of ample support said a chaotic scenario is not farfetched if authorities reneged on their promise.
They also remained skeptical that the adverse situation will soon be over but at the same time kept their fingers crossed that the April 30 lockdown will not be extended anew.
As of 7 p.m. of April 9, the Department of Health (DOH) revealed 641 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city down by 29 from the previous 670.
From the previous 625 COVID-19 confirmed cases with addresses the number dipped to 591.
Efforts to seek explanations for the decline in numbers for both categories proved futile as persistent inquiries were left unanswered.
In the preceding count of 557, the latest validated tally of COVID-19 cases conducted by the Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (QCESU) is now at 580.
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Quezon City which refers to those who are still alive and have not fully recovered has reached 487 up by seven from the last count of 480.
Affected barangays with COVID-19 cases as validated by the QCHD
District 1 -113: Bagong Pag-asa, 7; Bahay Toro, 15; Bungad, 4; Damayan, 4; Del Monte, 4; Katipunan, 1; Lourdes 5; Maharlika, 3; Manresa, 6; Mariblo, 5; Masambong, 2; NS Amoranto, 1; Pag-ibig sa Nayon, 1; Paltok, 5; Phil-am, 3; Project 6, 2; Ramon Magsaysay, 3; Salvacion, 4; San Antonio, 2; San Isidro Labrador, 3; San Jose, 1; Santa Cruz, 2; Sienna, 3; Sta.Teresita, 3; Sto. Cristo, 7; Sto. Domingo, 9; Veterans Village, 5; West Triangle, 3.
Death - 16: Bahay Toro, 1; Lourdes, 2; Maharlika, 1; Manresa, 1; Masambong, 1; Pag-ibig sa Nayon, 1; Paltok, 2; Phil-am, 2; Project 6, 1; San Isidro Labrador, 1; Sienna, 1; Sto Domingo, 1; West Triangle, 1.
Recovered -7: Bungad, 1; Maharlika, 1; Ramon Magsaysay, 1; San Antonio, 1; San Isidro Labrador, 1; San Jose, 1; Sienna, 1.
Active/Recovering -90: Bagong Pag-asa, 7; Bahay Toro, 14; Bungad, 3; Damayan, 4; Del Monte, 4; Katipunan, 1; Lourdes 3; Maharlika, 1; Manresa, 5; Mariblo, 5; Masambong, 1; NS Amoranto, 1; Pag-ibig sa Nayon, 0; Paltok, 3; Phil-am, 1; Project 6, 1; Ramon Magsaysay, 2; Salvacion, 4; San Antonio, 1; San Isidro Labrador, 3; San Jose, 0; Santa Cruz, 2; Sienna, 1; Sta. Teresita, 3; Sto. Cristo, 7; Sto. Domingo, 8; Veterans Village, 5; West Triangle, 2.
District 2 -62: Bagong Silangan, 7; Batasan Hills, 29; Commonwealth, 9; Holy Spirit, 13; Payatas, 4.
Death -5: Batasan Hills, 2; Holy Spirit, 2; Payatas, 1.
Recovered -2: Bagong Silangan, 2.
Active/Recovering -55: Bagong Silangan, 5; Batasan Hills, 27; Commonwealth, 9; Holy Spirit, 11; Payatas, 3.
District 3 -118: Bagumbayan, 2; Bagumbuhay, 2; Blue Ridge A, 2; Blue Ridge B, 1; Camp Aguinaldo, 3; Dioquino Zobel, 1; Duyan-duyan, 1; E. Rodriguez, 10; East Kamias, 1; Escopa 2, 1; Libis, 1; Loyola Heights, 6; Marilag, 3; Masagana, 1; Matandang Balara, 28; Milagrosa, 4; Pansol, 8; Quirino 2-A, 1; Quirino 2-B, 1; Quirino 2-C, 1; Quirino 3-A, 1; San Roque, 7; Silangan, 3; Socorro, 12; Ugong Norte, 9; West Kamias, 2; White Plains, 5.
Death -7: Escopa 1, 1; Loyola Heights, 1; Matandang Balara, 1; Milagrosa, 1; San Roque, 2; Silangan, 1.
Recovered -9: E. Rodriguez, 1; Loyola Height, 1; Matandang Balara, 4; Pansol, 2; Ugong Norte, 1.
Active/Recovering Case -102: Bagumbayan, 2; Bagumbuhay, 2; Blue Ridge A, 2; Blue Ridge B, 1; Camp Aguinaldo, 3; Dioquino Zobel, 1; Duyan-duyan, 1; E. Rodriguez, 9; East Kamias, 1; Escopa 1, 1; Libis, 1; Loyola Heights, 4; Marilag, 3; Masagana, 1; Matandang Balara, 23; Milagrosa, 3; Pansol, 6; Quirino 2-A, 1; Quirino 2-B, 1; Quirino 2-C, 1; Quirino 3-A, 1; San Roque, 5; Silangan, 2; Socorro, 12; Ugong Norte, 8; West Kamias, 2; White Plains, 5.
District 4 -161: Bagong Lipunan ng Crame, 15; Botocan, 1; Central, 9; Damayang Lagi, 6; Don Manuel, 4; Dona Aurora, 2; Dona Imelda, 5; Horseshoe, 2; Immaculate Concepcion, 7; Kalusugan, 5; Kamuning, 5; Kaunlaran, 5; Kristong Hari, 4; Laging Handa, 6; Malaya, 2; Mariana, 6; Obrero, 1; Paligsahan, 4; Pinagkaisahan, 6; Pinyahan, 11; Roxas, 2; Sacred Heart, 4; San Isidro, 4; San Martin De Porres, 2; Santol, 2; Sikatuna Village, 1; South Triangle, 12; Sto. Nino, 3; Tatalon, 10; Teachers Vill. East, 2; Teachers Vill. West, 2; UP Campus, 4; UP Village, 2; Valencia, 5.
Death -14: Dona Imelda, 1; Horse shoe, 1; Immaculate Concepcion, 1; Kalusugan, 1; Kaunlaran, 1; Kristong Hari, 3; Paligsahan, 2; San Isidro, 1; Sikatuna Village, 1; Tatalon, 1; UP Campus, 1.
Recovered -11: Bagong Lipunan ng Crame, 3; Don Manuel 1; Malaya, 1; Mariana, 1; Paligsahan, 1; San Martin De Porres, 1; Tatalon, 1; Teachers VIll. West, 1; Valencia, 1.
Active/Recovering Case -136: Bagong Lipunan ng Crame, 12; Botocan, 1; Central, 9; Damayang Lagi, 6; Don Manuel, 3; Dona Aurora, 2; Dona Imelda, 4; Horseshoe, 1; Immaculate Concepcion, 6; Kalusugan, 4; Kamuning, 5; Kaunlaran, 4; Kristong Hari, 1; Laging Handa, 6; Malaya, 1; Mariana, 5; Obrero, 1; Paligsahan, 1; Pinagkaisahan, 6; Pinyahan, 11; Roxas, 2; Sacred Heart, 4; San Isidro, 3; San Martin De Porres, 1; Santol, 2; Sikatuna Village, 0; South Triangle, 12; Sto. Nino, 3; Tatalon, 8; Teachers Vill. East, 2; Teachers Vill. West, 1; UP Campus, 3; UP Village, 2; Valencia, 4.
District 5 -47: Bagbag, 7; Fairview, 6; Greater Lagro, 2; Gulod, 2; Kaligayahan, 5; North Fairview, 5; Novaliches Proper, 5; Pasong Putik, 3; San Agustin, 1; San Bartolome, 8; Santa Monica, 2; Sta Lucia, 1.
Death -8: Fairview, 2; Gulod, 1; Kaligayahan, 1; North Fairview, 1; Novaliches Proper, 1; Pasong Putik, 1; San Bartolome, 1.
Recovered -3: Fairview, 1; San Bartolome, 2.
Active/Recovering Case -36: Bagbag, 7; Fairview, 4; Greater Lagro, 2; Gulod, 1; Kaligayahan, 4; North Fairview, 4; Novaliches Proper, 4; Pasong Putik, 2; San Agustin, 1; San Bartolome, 7; Santa Monica, 2; Sta Lucia, 1.
District 6 -79: Apolonio Samson, 2; Balong Bato, 2; Culiat, 20; New Era, 13; Pasong Tamo, 17; Sangandaan, 3; Sauyo, 3; Talipapa, 3; Tandang Sora, 16.
Death -8: Culiat, 2; New Era, 1; Pasong Tamo, 2; Sauyo, 1; Tandang Sora, 2.
Recovered -3: Culiat, 1; Pasong Tamo, 2.
Active/Recovering Case -68: Apolonio Samson, 2; Balong Bato, 2; Culiat, 17; New Era, 12; Pasong Tamo, 13; Sangandaan, 3; Sauyo, 2; Talipapa, 3; Tandang Sora, 14.
Extreme Enhanced Community Quarantine (EECQ)
Mayor Joy Belmonte has reiterated that the city government enforces the EECQ in barangays with two or more confirmed COVID-19 cases and in different streets and/or in congested urban poor areas where fast transmission is most likely.
But Belmonte stressed this will still be subjected to the daily review depending on the number of cases / recoveries.
Sh noted the newly reported barangays with two cases have not yet been included in the list as they are still undergoing validation.
As of 7 p.m. of April 9, the Quezon City government has enforced the EECQ in the following barangays:
Tandang Sora, Kalusugan, Ramon Magsaysay, Maharlika, Tatalon, Batasan Hills, Pasong Tamo, Central, San Roque, Paligsahan, Bagong Lipunan ng Crame, South Triangle, Culiat, Bahay Toro, E. Rodriguez, San Isidro Labrador, Matandang Balara, Teachers Village West, Manresa, Paltok, Sto. Domingo, Bagong Silangan, Holy Spirit, Payatas, Marilag, Socorro, Kamuning, Pinyahan, San Isidro Galas, Commonwealth and Pansol.
Decontamination Efforts
The Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and the Quezon City Fire Department had continuously disinfected the city’s streets and highways.
As of April 9, 637 locations in all 142 barangays were disinfected as part of the continuous simultaneous decontamination operations.
Community Based Testing
The Quezon City government will start its community-based COVID-19 testing process next week in an effort to provide proper medical care to the COVID-19 stricken patients and to accurately determine and lower the number of COVID-19 cases in the city.
Belmonte said the city aims to conduct an initial 1,300 tests in areas that have the highest number of persons under investigation (PUI).
A total of 1,800 initial tests kits will
come from the Department of Health (DOH) and Philippine Red Cross (PRC).
Kalingang Kyusi Distribution
The city government has started its additional P2,000 cash assistance to tricycle drivers and operators, jeepney
drivers, pedicab drivers, market vendors, solo parents and persons with
Disabilities (PWD).
HOPE Facilities
As of April 9, the HOPE 1 facility, a temporary quarantine shelter has reached its full capacity of 23 COVID-19 positive patients and 17 PUIs.
There are still 122 beds available for COVID-19 patients and PUI at HOPE 2 facility. At present 13 confirmed positive COVID-19 patients and 10 PUIs are currently housed in the facility.