COVID-19 surges in QC, hitting 146 ‘confirmed’ cases; children most affected

Orlando Liwag

Children aged 14 and below are the most affected demographic in Quezon City’s recent COVID-19 surge, making up nearly 30% of the 146 confirmed total cases recorded as of July 1.

In a statement released on Sunday, July 5, the Quezon City government reported a sharp 265.22% increase in COVID-19 cases over the past three weeks. 

Based on the data from the city’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD), infections jumped from 23 cases between May 21 and June 10, to 84 cases between June 11 and July 1.

Adults aged 25-29 and senior citizens aged 60 and above were the next most affected groups, each accounting for about 16% of the total cases. 

The city health department also  reported more cases  among females than males, with 66 and 41 cases, respectively. Meanwhile, healthcare workers comprised 3.74% of the infected population.

Between May 21 and July 1, the hardest-hit areas were District 4 with 32.71% of the total cases, followed by District 1 with 22.43%. 

Among individual communities, Barangay Doña Imelda recorded the highest number of cases at 11.

Barangays Culiat, Salvacion, Santa Teresita, Santo Cristo, Sauyo, Socorro, and Tandang Sora each logged four cases.

As the QCESD continues to monitor case trends, the city government advised parents of children with respiratory symptoms, along with adults and seniors experiencing weakened immune systems, to immediately consult their nearest health center.

To prevent further transmission of the virus, the QC Health Department reminded the public to strictly follow health protocols, such as covering coughs and sneezes, practicing proper hand hygiene, wearing a mask when having respiratory symptoms, maintaining physical distance from others, and staying at home when sick.