Coronavirus cases in the Philippines now over 19,700, according to DOH.
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday announced that the total coronavirus cases in the Philippines now over 19,700.
This, as the Department of Health reported 751 additional COVID-19 cases wherein 221 were classified as “fresh” cases and the remaining 530 were classified as “late” cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to 19,748 as of 4:00 p.m. of June 3, 2020.
Aside from the number of confirmed cases, the Department of Health also reported 90 additional recoveries and eight new fatalities due to COVID-19. This brought the total number of recoveries to 4,153 and total fatalities to 974.
For “fresh” cases, 68 COVID-19 patients were from Metro Manila, 102 were from Central Visayas, and the remaining 51 came from different areas in the Philippines. On the other hand, for the “late” cases, 174 COVID-19 patients were from Metro Manila, 240 were from Central Visayas, 11 were repatriates, and the remaining 105 were from different areas in the Philippines.
According to the Department of Health, the fresh cases recorded on Tuesday were based on its test results released to patient within the last three days, while the late cases recorded were based on the test results released to patients four days ago or more.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire previously mentioned that 38 out of the 42 operational laboratories as of June 1 had submitted their complete line lists for validation.
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