Tagaytay City, Cavite – The local government unit here reported Thursday morning its first corona virus disease (COVID 19) positive case.
Mayor Agnes Tolentino said the patient is a 29-year-old medical frontliner working in a hospital in Tagaytay.
Residing in a condominium in Barangay Silang Crossing East, the patients has history of travel in Barangay San Jose.
City Health Office is now conducting tracing for persons who had been in contact with the said medical frontliner.
Tagaytay government unit issued a statement calling for all residents to stay at home, observe physical distancing, and always wash hands.
Persons with symptoms linked to COVID-19 like fever, cough and difficulty in breathing are advised to immediately inform the Barangay Health Emergency and Response Teams or the City Health Office through COVID-19 hotline number 09307636055.
A total lockdown has already been implemented in Ayala Serin compound and Lanting Steet in Barangay San Jose
Nobody will be allowed to come in and out of said areas while residents nearby are also advised to strictly stay at home. (Jinky Lou Tabor)