Dr. Ashley Lopez, CHO head said that the boy was admitted at Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) on July 16 and died due to severe dehydration.
He said majority of the 147 patients are currently confined at the different hospitals here while others underwent outpatient consultation.
CHO earlier reported that there were 12 barangays affected by diarrhea, however, Lopez said that as of 8 p.m of July 19, the number rose to 19 villages.
Those barangays affected by the outbreak are Barangays Bato,Toril Proper, Lubugan, Crossing Bayabas, Mulig, Daliao, Tungkalan, Daliao North, Dalia South, Lizada Fish Port, Lizada Curbada, and Barangay Binugao.
Other villages include Alambre, Bangkas Heights, Daliaon Plantation, Barangay Eden, Sirawan, Marapangi, and Barangay Baliok
Lopez said they are still waiting for the results to confirm any possible contamination.
Lopez, earlier said that the infection might be due to water contamination or food poisoning.
As of July 18, the Davao City Water District (DCWD) had completed the water sampling and testing in areas where there are recorded LBM incidents and it found out that all samples yielded negative results for the presence of Escherichia coli and total coliform with chlorine residuals of 0.3-1.5 ppm.
DCWD also found no major leaks in its distribution line along the affected areas when it conducted leak detection activities on top of water sampling and testing.
Lopez, however, said that while the DCWD has released its partial results of their water analysis, the CHO is also conducting an independent water analysis in coordination with Department of Health (DOH) and Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC).
The CHO also gathered food/drink samples for testing and analysis to rule out any possible source of infection that might have caused the outbreak.
Pending results of laboratory tests, Lopez said, the city has suspended the operations of food stalls in Toril District until further notice.
Lopez added the city has initiated to subject food vendors to undergo fecalysis starting July 20, 2022 and shall undergo Food Handlers’ Seminar on July 22.
The city also establish a 24/7 Incident Command Center to cater the needs of residents experiencing symptoms of diarrhea and other related concerns.
Residents in the area were reminded to continue to avoid drinking or using tap water for food preparation without boiling it up to 100 degrees,use purified or bottled water for consumption, if possible, and were advised to frequently wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
The city also provided assistance to the family of the deceased, as well as the other affected patients.
CHO continues to monitor the situation and assures that the medical needs of the patients are addressed accordingly, Lopez said.
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