Tag: COVID-19 in Quezon City

QC gov’t launches telemedicine program for COVID-19 patients

(Eagle News)–The Quezon City government has launched a telemedicine system to address the needs of COVID-19 patients. In a statement, the local government said with the   QC COVID Telemed program launched in partnership with the Department of Health,  patients who are undergoing home quarantine or admitted in the city’s HOPE community-caring facilities can consult their doctors without having to personally meet them. The DOH donated 15 laptops and desktops for the program. These will be […]

QC gov’t: Intensified campaign vs quarantine, mask ordinance violators nets 99 so far

(Eagle News)–The Quezon City government’s intensified campaign against quarantine violators and those not wearing masks has netted 99 individuals so far. The local government said  of the 99 held as a result of the intensified campaign that started on July 8, 98 were  for violation of City Ordinance 2936, which requires the wearing of face masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The remaining one was a minor, who was held for violating localized general community quarantine […]

QC confirms 72 COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths

Seven patients recover (Eagle News) — Quezon City has confirmed 72 coronavirus disease 2019 cases. The 72 cases reported by the local government on its official Facebook account on Wednesday, March 25, were an increase from the 62 cases it reported the day before. The local government said of the 72, 10 have died, while seven have recovered. There are so far 36 patients under investigation and 199 patients under monitoring. Of the cities in […]