Manila Bulletin
Number of COVID-19 cases rises to 455 in Caraga region
The number of COVID-19 cases in the Caraga Region has risen to 455 with 333 recoveries, following the confirmation of 35 new cases on Saturday, August 22.
These new cases include 24 locally stranded individuals (LSIs), three returning overseas Filipinos (ROFs), five local transmissions in Butuan City, two close contacts, and one hospital non-medical worker.
Out of the 35 new infections, 71% are asymptomatic while 29% are experiencing mild to moderate symptoms.
Asymptomatic cases are managed in quarantine facilities, while symptomatic patients are admitted to hospitals.
The new cases are spread across Butuan City, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and the Province of Dinagat Islands.
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