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Caraga Covid-19 cases rise to 372; recoveries at 295
As of August 12, 2020, the Caraga region has a total of 372 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Twenty new cases were reported, including 11 locally stranded individuals (LSIs), six local transmissions in Butuan City, and three returning overseas Filipinos (ROFs).
Of the new infections, 19 were asymptomatic and one exhibited mild symptoms, with ages ranging from 20 to 30 years old.
The new cases are located in Butuan City (7), Bayugan City (1), Loreto (1), Prosperidad (1), Rosario (1), Veruela (1), Surigao City (1), Mainit (1), Malimono (1), Bislig City (4), and Nasipit (1).
The region now has 76 active cases, with 295 recoveries and one recorded death.
DOH-Caraga is reminding business establishments to implement health and safety policies for their workers to prevent further spread of infection.
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