The Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. announced Tuesday that six more individuals were confirmed positive for COVID-19 through surveillance testing on Nov. 11 and 15, bringing the CNMI\u2019s total to 399.<\/p>\n
As of Nov. 16, there are now 49 active cases in the CNMI.<\/p>\n
CHCC said Tuesday that the six new cases have since been isolated and are being actively monitored. <\/p>\n
CHCC also reported that a total of 306 tests were conducted on Nov. 15 comprising travel and surveillance testing. <\/p>\n
Since Oct. 28, there have been 108 new cases. Of the 108, 75 were identified through contact tracing, 24 through community-based testing, and nine through travel testing. <\/p>\n
In related news, during an appearance on Gov. Ralph DLG Torres\u2019 radio news briefing last Friday, Governor\u2019s COVID-19 Task Force chair Warren F. Villagomez said the recent rise of community cases is something that \u201cwe\u2019re dealing with on a daily basis,\u201d and assured that he and the task force \u201chaven\u2019t lowered any standards\u201d in what they are doing to contain the spread of COVID-19.<\/p>\n
Villagomez added that \u201cwe\u2019re ahead of the curve here in the CNMI\u201d regarding COVID-19 prevention efforts. He highlighted the CNMI\u2019s ongoing surveillance testing and contact tracing efforts and the continued campaigning for getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and for practicing the \u201c3 W\u2019s\u201d (wash your hands, watch your distance, and wear a face covering).<\/p>\n
Villagomez asked the community to continue its support of the CNMI\u2019s efforts in preventing the further spread of COVID-19 and asked those with questions and\/or concerns to call the COVID-19 Infoline at 670-488-0211. \u201c[That] is our info line, and we\u2019re here standing by to assist,\u201d said Villagomez.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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