Active COVID-19 cases among PCG down to 70

October 5, 2020

Active COVID-19 cases among the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) frontline personnel continue to decrease as 29 more recovered .

The PCG said active cases recorded from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2, 2020 went down to 70 from 77 in September.

"The health condition of infected PCG frontline personnel are regularly monitored, most especially the 22 cases of reinfection as of October 2, 2020, five of whom remain active, while 17 others have successfully recovered for the second and third time of reinfection," said PCG.

Aside from regular swab testing, the PCG also ensures the regular supply of vitamins, personal protective equipment sets, and medical supplies; implementation of strategic deployment to ensure that frontline personnel have rest periods and work breaks; preparation of nutritious meals to boost their immune system; and utilization of UV lights to augment the manual disinfection of work stations and billeting areas," it added.

The PCG has recorded a total of 1,560 recoveries with no deaths among the total of 1,630 personnel who have declared positive for COVID-19.

The PCG said its quarantine facility that can accommodate up to 224 frontline personnel at one time is scheduled for inauguration on October 10 2020.

"This facility will allow the PCG Medical Service to better manage the active COVID-19 cases within the organization for their speed recovery and rehabilitation," it said. Robina Asido/DMS