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Typhoon Ulysses Evacuees Found COVID-19 Reactive in Marikina City

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Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro announced that a total of 34 evacuees displaced by Typhoon Ulysses have tested reactive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the local government's rapid antibody testing. The evacuees were immediately placed under quarantine and subjected to confirmatory polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing. This comes after a 68-year-old male evacuee, who was also displaced by the typhoon, tested positive for COVID-19. The city government has prioritized targeted testing of immuno-compromised evacuees, vulnerable individuals, and those with COVID-like symptoms.

Key Takeaways:

  • A total of 34 evacuees displaced by Typhoon Ulysses in Marikina City tested reactive for COVID-19 in rapid antibody testing.
  • The evacuees were placed under quarantine and subjected to confirmatory PCR testing.
  • A 68-year-old male evacuee, who was also displaced by the typhoon, tested positive for COVID-19.
  • The city government has deployed 190 contact tracers to identify individuals who have made contact with persons infected with COVID-19.
  • Marikina City has set up rapid testing centers in evacuation sites.
  • The city government's priority is to quickly recover from the effects of the typhoon while preventing the spread of COVID-19.
  • Names mentioned:

+ Marcelino Teodoro, Mayor of Marikina City

  • Programs and initiatives mentioned:

+ Rapid antibody testing

+ Confirmatory PCR testing

+ Targeted testing of immuno-compromised evacuees, vulnerable individuals, and those with COVID-like symptoms

+ Deployment of 190 contact tracers

Statistics:

  • 34 evacuees tested reactive for COVID-19 in the rapid antibody testing
  • 1 evacuee tested positive for COVID-19 (68-year-old male)
  • 13 people who had close contact with the COVID-19 positive evacuee tested negative
  • 190 contact tracers deployed to identify individuals who have made contact with persons infected with COVID-19
  • Rapid testing centers set up in evacuation sites

Sources:

  • MARIKINA PIO/ MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO
  • GMA News
  • Manila Bulletin

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