Region Nine’s COVID-19 facilities are currently overwhelmed as the number of confirmed cases in the district significantly increased over the weekend.
According to Regional Executive Officer (REO), Carl Parker, the region has now recorded 85 cases in total, approximately 80 of which are active. Four persons have so far recovered and there has only been one COVID-19 death from the region.
The cases in the region stem from several communities, including Potarinau, Aranaputa, Quiko, Lethem and Katuur.