Kalinga Covid-19 cases surged 2nd week of 2021; Gov. Tubban reiterates discipline

Tabuk City, Kalinga — With the Covid-19 cases in the province remarkably increased during the second week of 2021 with 64 cases being the highest recorded positive cases in a day, Governor Ferdinand B. Tubban reiterated discipline as the best way to combat the spread of the virus along side living a healthy lifestyle.

Tubban, in a recent interview, stated that while the number of positive cases increased he is hoping that with the concerted efforts of the LGUs and those at the frontlines the situation will get better. Needless to say, he said, “it is still with the vast majority’s behavior and discipline that will determine the success of the efforts of the LGUs.”

“Kitaen tayo bassit kakailyan ta makicooperate tayo kadagiti paganurutan, especially abiding with the health protocols. Nakadeploy met dagiti frontliners ti probinsiya ken adda dagiti ma-araramid nga systema for a faster and more effective response, ngem saan tayo malabanan ti Covid-19 nu saan tayo ag-bibinnadang,” said Tubban.

From the data of Kalinga Provincial Local Government Unit, cases range from 0 to 21 per day for the first week of January 2021. However, the number doubled and even tripled from January 14 – 16.

For January 14, 64 new cases were logged in the province and 45 cases both on January 15 and 16. These brought the cumulative number of cases to 874 with 604 recoveries and 2 Covid-19 related death.

Additionally, 19 were admitted at the Kalinga Provincial Hospital according to Provincial Health Officer I Dr. Marilyn Duyan. 14 of these cases are positive with Covid-19, 4 are suspects, while 1 tested negative with the virus.

She added that one of them is on strict monitoring and awaiting for his or her PCR result and the rest are stable.

Due to the increase of Covid-19 positive cases, four barangays in Tabuk City; Barangays Bulanao Norte, Bulanao Centro, Agbannawag, and Bado Dangwa are considered for lockdown starting Monday, January 18. Moreover, 2 sitios in Tanudan were also locked down until January 25.