RISING CASES. The number of active Covid-19 cases in Negros Oriental has risen to double digits from a single-digit as of June 26, 2022. Assistant Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Liland Estacion, is appealing to the public to have themselves vaccinated amid a "poor performance" in the vaccine rollout. (PNA file photo) DUMAGUETE CITY - The number of active coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in Negros Oriental has slightly increased, although not alarming, amid the provincial government's "failure" to reach the vaccination rollout target. "While it is still not alarming, the continued rise in Covid-19 cases in the province means that the virus is still being transmitted but not all are reported to authorities and we cannot let our guard down," said Assistant Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Liland Estacion, on Tuesday in mixed English and Cebuano. She reported 10 new active cases as of Monday compared to only eight last June 21, based on weekly monit