Province of Batanes: No Longer Virus-Free. First Confirmed Case Recorded

The Provincial Government of Batanes has revealed earlier this morning of Tuesday, September 29, 2020, through a Facebook post, that the Province of Batanes is no longer virus-free as it has recorded its first confirmed case on Monday, September 28, 2020.

“We regret to inform the public that one (1) Locally Stranded Individual (LSI) who arrived last September 22 via Philippine Air Force (PAF) has tested positive of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) yesterday, September 28, 2020. This is the first confirmed COVID case of the province”

– Provincial Government of Batanes, September 29, 2020

Based on the update, provided, the said first case in the province is asymptomatic and is already under strict isolation at the Batanes Resort where he/she is being strictly observed and managed.

The Provincial COVID-19 Task Group is also strictly monitoring all identified close contacts and other LSIs under quarantine.

Moreover, the Provincial Government of Batanes has reminded everyone to continuously observe the minimum public health standards which include wearing a face mask, wearing face shields, physical distancing, and the like.

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Source: Provincial Government of Batanes