QUIRINO -- The Provincial government here announced on Thursday four new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in four members of the Quirino Augmentation Team that went to Cagayan and Isabela to help the victims of typhoon Ulysses.
The infected rescue team members were all taken straight to quarantine facilities.They were Q-C 11, 45, male, of barangay Gumaway, Cabarroguis, Quirino ; Q-C12 , 23, male, of barangay San Ramon, Aglipay , Quirino ; Q-C13, 28, male, of barangay San Leonardo, Aglipay, Quirino, and Q-C14, 29, male, of barangay Ifugao Village, Diffun Quirino. They were transferred on Thursday to the Quirino Province Covid Safe Center.
Provincial officials assured that they will continue to take action to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Residents of Cagayan and Isabela thanked the Quirino Augmentation Team for their help.
“First of all, salute sa Team, you know the risks involved sa tinahak na mission, and yet your passion to help didn't stop you from doing it. “Again Salute! Job well done,” said Terence Martin of MDRRMO Bayombong.