Meanwhile, the town of Tigbauan recorded the highest cases with 10, followed by Oton with nine; Leganes with five; Santa Barbara and Pavia got three each; and one case each was reported from Anilao, Barotac Nuevo, Dingle, New Lucena, Pototan, and San Dionisio.
Of the total cases, 20 are admitted and recovering; 10 are recuperating at home; and six already recovered. Most of the patients belong to children aged 1 to 10 with 13 cases.
The PHO has also augmented water testing kits and chlorine to affected municipalities.
To note, Chromogenic substrate (Colitag) for water testing and Troclosene sodium (Aquatabs) for disinfection of water sources were distributed.
Quiñon said it has been the practice of the province to regularly purchase Colilert for water testing and chlorine granules for disinfection of deep wells.
She added that the Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU) in coordination with the MESUs and sanitation inspectors of the province and municipalities/city collect results of water testing conducted monthly for water refilling stations.
