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Cavite confirms 2nd coronavirus case
Cavite province has confirmed its second case of COVID-19, a medical practitioner who is believed to have contracted the virus through community transmission.
The patient is currently admitted to a private hospital in Silang, Cavite.
Governor Juanito Victor Remulla Jr. emphasized the high possibility of community transmission in the province and urged residents to stay at home whenever possible.
He advised constituents to anticipate potential travel delays due to checkpoints and other measures being implemented as they travel to or from the National Capital Region.
As of Friday, Cavite had 106 persons under investigation (PUIs) for COVID-19.
The first confirmed COVID-19 case in Cavite was reported on Tuesday, March 10.
Governor Remulla committed to providing regular updates on the COVID-19 situation and the province's response efforts.
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