Region XI’s COVID-19 cases breach 4,000 mark; Davao City with highest active cases

The Department of Health in the region (DOH-11) has reported 561 new cases of COVID-19 from October 17-23, bringing the total number of cases to 4,474. The center said that 1,012 of these are active cases.

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Read more about the article With Covid-19 cases rising, Davao City bans Halloween, Christmas events
Assorted lanterns are on display along Torres St., Davao City as Christmas season draws near. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

With Covid-19 cases rising, Davao City bans Halloween, Christmas events

Halloween and Christmas parties, including ‘trick-or-treat’ events in public will be prohibited by the city government to prevent the spread and transmission of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

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Local tourists enjoy the beauty of White Island in Camiguin, in this recently taken photo. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Camiguin launches pandemic response playbook

The provincial government of Camiguin has come up with a pandemic response playbook in response to the threat of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) while awaiting the reopening of the local tourism industry.

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