CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Health officials of this city confirmed Thursday that cases of local transmission of the new coronavirus disease have already been recorded as they also reported three new COVID-19 patients in the locality. That's why we can conclude, in concurrence also with Department of Health, that there is already local transmission,” Dr. Joselito Retuya, city epidemiologist, said. The clustering of COVID-19 cases which resulted in the spread of the virus among family members was another factor considered for the declaration of local transmission. Moreno said that despite the local transmission of COVID-19, the city will remain under general community quarantine. “Local transmission is not synonymous with enhanced community quarantine.

Source: The Local May 07, 2020 11:15 UTC