Taguig City expands barangay-based and drive-thru testing for COVID-19. Image courtesy of the City of Taguig Public Information portal
MANILA, Philippines — Despite its 8,136 coronavirus disease cases, Taguig City is recording a “nearly 100 percent” recovery rate, the city government said Thursday.
In a statement, Mayor Lino Cayetano said that as of Oct 13, there is a total of 7,893 recovered cases out of 8,136 “which translates to a 97 percent recovery rate.”
According to its website, the city claimed to have the lowest number of active cases among the cities in the National Capital Region, having only 19 active cases per 100,000 population.
Cayetano said the city documented only 183 active cases, which is the lowest in two months.
With the development, Cayetano said the local government will focus on carefully opening more businesses which will follow strict health measures.
“The city believes that the enforcement of health protocols in commercial areas and offices is now the key area we need to focus on,” he said.