By Chito Chavez
The number of COVID-19 cases in Quezon City (QC) jumped by six from the previous 1,512 to 1,518 as of 7 p.m. of Friday (May 8), the Department of Health (DOH) reported.
As in past computations, the number of validated cases by the Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (QCESU) and District Health Offices differed from the DOH data as it stood at 1,156 from the previous 1,128, for a difference of 28.
The Quezon City Health Department (QCHD) reported 1,397 confirmed cases with complete addresses in Quezon City up by 12 from the past tally of 1,385.
From 671, the active COVID-19 cases, referring to those who have not fully recovered, stood at 685, rising by 14.
COVID-19 recoveries and deaths in Quezon City
As of 7 p.m. of May 8, the QCHD reported 12 new recoveries, bringing its total to 337, while two new deaths were recorded, increasing the number to 134.
Breakdown of COVID-19 cases by barangay
District 1: 131 cases -- Alicia, 2; Bagong Pag-asa, 7; Bahay Toro, 16; Balingasa, 1; Bungad, 3; Damar, 2; Damayan, 0; Del Monte, 5; Katipunan, 1; Lourdes, 7; Maharlika, 1; Manresa, 5; Mariblo, 5; Masambong, 1; NS Amoranto, 4; Nayong Kanluran, 0; Paang Bundok, 1; Pag-ibig sa Nayon, 1; Paltok, 8; Paraiso, 1; Phil-am, 4; Project 6, 2; Ramon Magsaysay, 2; Saint Peter, 2; Salvacion, 3; San Antonio, 16; San Isidro Labrador, 1; San Jose, 2; Santa Cruz, 1; Sienna, 0; Sta.Teresita, 5; Sto. Cristo, 7; Sto. Domingo, 6; Veterans Village, 7; West Triangle, 1.
Deaths: 24 -- Bagong Pag-asa, 2; Bahay Toro, 2; Lourdes, 3; Maharlika, 1; Manresa, 1; Masambong, 1; Pag-ibig sa Nayon, 1; Paltok, 2; Phil-am, 2; Project 6, 1; Ramon Magsaysay, 1; San Antonio, 1; San Isidro Labrador, 2; Sienna, 1; Sto. Domingo, 2; West Triangle, 1.
Recoveries: 65 -- Bagong Pag-asa, 1; Bahay Toro, 18; Balingasa, 1; Bungad, 1; Damayan, 4; Maharlika, 3; Manresa, 3; Mariblo, 1; NS Amoranto, 1; Nayong Kanluran, 1; Paltok, 2; Paraiso, 1; Phil-Am, 1; Project 6, 1; Ramon Magsaysay, 1; Salvacion, 3; San Antonio, 1; San Isidro Labrador, 2; San Jose, 1; Sienna, 4; Santa Cruz, 1; Sta Teresita, 1; Sto. Cristo, 4; Sto. Domingo, 4; Veterans Village, 2; West Triangle, 2.
Active/Recovering: 220 -- Alicia, 2; Bagong Pag-asa, 10; Bahay Toro, 36; Balingasa, 2; Bungad, 4; Damar, 2; Damayan, 4; Del Monte, 5; Katipunan, 1; Lourdes, 10; Maharlika, 5; Manresa, 9; Mariblo, 6; Masambong, 2; NS Amoranto, 5; Nayong Kanluran, 1; Paang Bundok, 1; Pag-ibig sa Nayon, 2; Paltok, 12; Paraiso, 2; Phil-am, 7; Project 6, 4; Ramon Magsaysay, 4; Saint Peter, 2; Salvacion, 6; San Antonio, 18; San Isidro Labrador, 4; San Jose, 3; Santa Cruz, 2; Sienna, 5; Sta. Teresita, 6; Sto. Cristo, 11; Sto. Domingo, 12; Veterans Village, 9; West Triangle, 4.
District 2: 64 cases -- Bagong Silangan, 5; Batasan Hills, 30; Commonwealth, 11; Holy Spirit, 11; Payatas, 7.
Deaths: 15 -- Bagong Silangan, 1; Batasan Hills, 8; Commonwealth, 2; Holy Spirit, 3; Payatas, 1.
Recoveries: 51 -- Bagong Silangan, 5; Batasan Hills, 24; Commonwealth, 6; Holy Spirit, 11; Payatas, 5.
Active/Recovering: 130 -- Bagong Silangan, 11; Batasan Hills, 62; Commonwealth, 19; Holy Spirit, 25; Payatas, 13.
District 3: 115 cases -- Amihan, 0; Bagumbayan, 3; Bagumbuhay, 2; Blue Ridge A, 0; Blue Ridge B, 0; Camp Aguinaldo, 5; Dioquino Zobel, 0; Duyan-duyan, 0; E. Rodriguez, 13; East Kamias, 1; Escopa 4, 1; Escopa 1, 2; Escopa 3, 3; Libis, 2; Loyola Heights, 3; Marilag, 5; Masagana, 3; Matandang Balara, 24; Milagrosa, 5; Pansol, 3; Quirino 2-A, 2; Quirino 2-B, 1; Quirino 2-C, 1; Quirino 3-A, 1; San Roque, 8; Silangan, 3; Socorro, 14; Ugong Norte, 5; West Kamias, 1; White Plains, 4.
Deaths: 23 -- Dioquino Zobel, 1; E Rodriguez, 2; East Kamias, 1; Escopa 1, 1; Loyola Heights, 1; Masagana, 1; Matandang Balara, 6; Milagrosa, 1; Pansol, 2; San Roque, 2; Silangan, 1, Socorro, 2; Ugong Norte, 2.
Recoveries: 63 -- Amihan, 2; Bagumbayan, 1; Bagumbuhay, 1; Blue Ridge A, 2; Blue Ridge B, 1; Duyan-duyan, 2; E. Rodriguez, 5; East Kamias, 1; Libis, 3; Loyola Heights, 4; Marilag, 2; Matandang Balara, 12; Milagrosa, 2; Pansol, 4; Quirino 2-B, 1; Quirino 2-C, 1; San Roque, 7; Silangan, 1; Socorro, 4; Ugong Norte, 4; West Kamias, 2; White Plains, 1.
Active/Recovering: 201 -- Amihan, 2; Bagumbayan, 4; Bagumbuhay, 3; Blue Ridge A, 2; Blue Ridge B, 1; Camp Aguinaldo, 5; Dioquino Zobel, 1; Duyan-duyan, 2; E. Rodriguez, 20; East Kamias, 3; Escopa 4, 1; Escopa 1, 3; Escopa 3, 3; Libis, 5; Loyola Heights, 8; Marilag, 7; Masagana, 4; Matandang Balara, 42; Milagrosa, 8; Pansol, 9; Quirino 2-A, 2; Quirino 2-B, 2; Quirino 2-C, 2; Quirino 3-A, 1; San Roque, 17; Silangan, 5; Socorro, 20; Ugong Norte, 11; West Kamias, 3; White Plains, 5.
District 4: 190 cases -- Bagong Lipunan ng Crame, 9; Botocan, 1; Central, 11; Damayang Lagi, 9; Don Manuel, 1; Dona Aurora, 7; Dona Imelda, 8; Dona Josefa, 1; Horseshoe, 1; Immaculate Concepcion, 7; Kalusugan, 7; Kamuning, 7; Kaunlaran, 5; Kristong Hari, 3; Krus Na Ligas, 2; Laging Handa, 4; Malaya, 0; Mariana, 5; Obrero, 5; Old Capitol Site, 2; Paligsahan, 4; Pinagkaisahan, 3; Pinyahan, 25; Roxas, 6; Sacred Heart, 3; San Isidro, 2; San Martin De Porres, 5; San Vicente, 1; Santol, 4; Sikatuna Village, 3; South Triangle, 14; Sto. Nino, 1; Tatalon, 17; Teachers Vill. East, 1; Teachers Vill. West, 1; UP Campus, 1; UP Village, 3; Valencia, 1.
Deaths: 37 -- Dona Aurora, 1; Dona Imelda, 1; Horse shoe, 1; Immaculate Concepcion, 3; Kalusugan, 1; Kamuning, 3; Kaunlaran, 1; Kristong Hari, 3; Mariana, 1; Old Capitol Site, 1; Paligsahan, 2; Pinagkaisahan, 1; Pinyahan, 1; San Isidro, 2; Santol, 1; Sikatuna Village, 1; South Triangle, 2; Sto Nino, 1; Tatalon, 6; UP Campus, 3.
Recoveries: 71 -- Bagong Lipunan ng Crame, 8; Damayang Lagi, 3; Don Manuel, 3; Dona Imelda, 1; Immaculate Concepcion, 1; Kalusugan, 2; Kamuning, 2; Kaunlaran, 4; Kristong Hari, 2; Laging Handa, 3; Malaya, 2; Mariana, 4; Obrero, 1; Paligsahan, 1; Pinagkaisahan, 1; Pinyahan, 1; Roxas, 3; Sacred Heart, 1; San Isidro, 5; San Martin De Porres, 1; South Triangle, 4; Sto. Nino. 2; Tatalon, 6; Teachers Vill East, 2; Teachers VIll. West, 2; UP Campus, 1; UP Village, 1; Valencia, 4.
Active/Recovering: 298 -- Bagong Lipunan ng Crame, 17; Botocan, 1; Central, 11; Damayang Lagi, 12; Don Manuel, 4; Dona Aurora, 8; Dona Imelda, 10; Dona Josefa, 1; Horseshoe, 2; Immaculate Concepcion, 11; Kalusugan, 10; Kamuning, 12; Kaunlaran, 10; Kristong Hari, 8; Laging Handa, 7; Malaya, 2; Mariana, 10; Obrero, 6; Old Capitol Site, 3; Paligsahan, 7; Pinagkaisahan, 5; Pinyahan, 28; Roxas, 9; Sacred Heart, 4; San Isidro, 9; San Martin De Porres, 7; San Vicente, 1; Santol, 5; Sikatuna Village, 4; South Triangle, 20; Sto. Nino, 4; Tatalon, 28; Teachers Vill. East, 3; Teachers Vill. West, 3; UP Campus, 5; UP Village, 4; Valencia, 5.
District 5: 64 cases -- Bagbag, 13; Fairview, 12; Greater Lagro, 6; Gulod, 1; Kaligayahan, 2; Nagkaisang Nayon, 4; North Fairview, 5; Novaliches Proper, 4; Pasong Putik, 1; San Agustin, 2; San Bartolome, 8; Santa Monica, 4; Sta Lucia, 2.
Deaths: 15 -- Bagbag, 1; Fairview, 3; Gulod, 2; Kaligayahan, 1; North Fairview, 2; Novaliches Proper, 1; Pasong Putik, 1; San Agustin, 2; San Bartolome, 2; Santa Monica, 1.
Recoveries: 25 -- Bagbag, 2; Fairview, 4; Greater Lagro, 3; Gulod, 1; Kaligayan, 1; North Fairvew, 3; Pasong Putik, 1; San Bartolome, 4; Santa Monica, 6.
Active/Recovering: 104 --Bagbag, 16; Fairview, 19; Greater Lagro, 9; Gulod, 4; Kaligayahan, 4; Nagkaisang Nayon, 4; North Fairview, 10; Novaliches Proper, 4; Pasong Putik, 3; San Agustin, 4; San Bartolome, 14; Santa Monica, 11; Sta Lucia, 2.
District 6: 121 cases -- Apolonio Samson, 1; Baesa, 2; Balong Bato, 0; Culiat, 32; New Era, 19; Pasong Tamo, 26; Sangandaan, 2; Sauyo, 14; Talipapa, 3; Tandang Sora, 23.
Deaths: 20 -- Balong Bato, 1; Culiat, 5; New Era, 2; Pasong Tamo, 3; Sauyo, 2; Tandang Sora, 7.
Recoveries: 62 -- Apolonio Samson, 6; Baesa, 2; Balong Bato, 2; Culiat, 13; New Era, 13; Pasong Tamo, 11; Sangandaan, 2; Sauyo, 2; Talipapa, 6; Tandang Sora, 5.
Active/Recovering: 203 -- Apolonio Samson, 7; Baesa, 3; Balong Bato, 3; Culiat, 50; New Era, 34; Pasong Tamo, 40; Sangandaan, 4; Sauyo, 18; Talipapa, 9; Tandang Sora, 35.
Extreme enhanced community quarantine (EECQ)
EECQ is in effect in barangays with two or more confirmed COVID-19 cases and in various streets and/or in congested urban poor areas where fast transmission is most likely to occur.
However, Mayor Joy Belmonte said this will still be subjected to daily review depending on the number of cases/recoveries.
She noted the newly reported barangays with two cases have not yet been included in the list as they are still subjected to validation.
As of 7 p.m. of May 8, the Quezon City government has enforced 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, Pansol, North Fairview, Novaliches Proper, and New Era.
Hope 1 facility
As of May 8, 2020, there are 20 confirmed COVID-19 and seven suspected COVID-19 patients confined in the facility, leaving 14 rooms still available.
Hope 2 facility
In the same period, 173 beds remain available as 11 rooms are occupied by confirmed and suspected COVID-19 patients.
Those who have been tested in the city’s community-based testing centers are brought to the facility for self-isolation while waiting for their results.
Community-based testing service
On May 8, a total of 278 tests were conducted in the community-based testing centers and local government hospitals and by the QCESU.
Of the 278 tests, 9 were done in Quezon City General Hospital, 14 in Novaliches District Hospital, 9 in Rosario Maclang Bautista General Hospital, 3 at QC Experience, 20 at SB Park Novaliches, 56 at Asian Institute of Tourism, 13 at Old Balara Court, 18 at Esteban Abada Elementary School, 18 at Batasan National High School, and 118 by QCESU.
Social Amelioration Program (SAP)
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), assisted by the city, is distributing financial support to its residents under the social amelioration program.
Belmonte said concerns regarding the subsidy may be raised to the city government through e-mail address [email protected].