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Bicol records first coronavirus death
Bicol Region recorded its first COVID-19 death, a 66-year-old male, along with two new confirmed cases.
The deceased, identified as patient number 12, was admitted to Bicol Medical Center on April 2 and passed away on April 3, with his remains cremated as a precaution.
The 13th confirmed case is a 63-year-old female from Albay with a travel history to Baguio City, currently admitted at the BRTTH.
DOH-Bicol is appealing to the public for cooperation in breaking the chain of infection through staying home, participating in contact tracing, and adhering to ECQ protocols.
The village where the deceased patient resided has been placed under strict community quarantine or lockdown, with close contacts being quarantined.
The first COVID-19 death in Bicol had no travel history to Metro Manila or abroad.
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