HISTORICAL DATA ON COVID-19
The Philippines has been severely affected by COVID-19. According to
Latest WHO figures as of January 17, 2022, the Philippines had recorded over 3
million confirmed cases of COVID-19 with over 52.700 deaths. Since March 2020,
the country has taken strict measures to halt the spread of the virus, including
lockdowns such as Enhanced Community Quarantines.
Looking down on our context, based on the record of the Rural Health Unit
of President Roxas, Capiz, there were 213 confirmed Positive Covid-19 Cases from
the onset of the virus up to date and 6 of them were identified as the pupils of
Domingo M. Locsin Elementary School. Close contacts of the recorded positive
were all cleared and underwent mandatory quarantine.
Further, there were 0 recorded Covid-19 cases for both teaching and nonteaching personnel. However, there were 5 teaching personnel who had directly
closed contact with a confirmed Covid-19 positive. But all of them were tested
negative both RTPCR and Antigen Test and they all underwent 14 days mandatory
quarantine.