LAGUNA – The Department of Health (DOH)- CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (RESU) reported a total of 148 cases of Delta Variant in the region Wednesday, August 18.
From the five provinces Laguna tops the list with 48 recorded cases; Cavite with 44 cases; Rizal, 33; Batangas,15; and Quezon 8 of Delta variant cases.
According to Regional Director Eduardo Janairo, from the total of 148 Delta variant cases, four are fully vaccinated, 13 have taken single dose, 58 have no vaccination and 81 are still for verification.
“Also, from the total number of cases, 102 are local cases, 24 are returning OFWs and 22 are for verification. Napakaimportante na tayo po ay mabakunahan para magkaroon po tayo ng karagdagang proteksyon laban sa virus. Sa datos po ay makikita natin na mas maraming nahahawa na hindi nabakunahan kaya nananawagan po kami sa mga hindi pa nabakunahan na magparehistro napo sa inyong mga LGU upang mabigyan ng bakuna,” Janairo advised residents.
He added that there are no active Delta variant cases in the region and that they have 56 recoveries, with two deaths recorded.
The regional office has initiated “Project DELTA” (Detect Early Local Transmission through Antigen Testing) to all the provinces with Delta variant cases to immediate stop the spread of the virus in the community.
“Rest assured that the regional office together with the local government units are working together to prevent the further spread of the Covid virus in the region. Continue to follow community health protocols, stay at home, stay safe and get vaccinated!” Janairo emphasized.