DOH confirms PH's second COVID-19 death

The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed the Philippines' second COVID-19 fatality, a 67-year-old Filipina who had no travel history outside the country.

She had pre-existing hypertension and diabetes mellitus prior to contracting COVID-19.

The deceased, identified as Patient 35, died of severe pneumonia at Manila Doctors Hospital.

Patient 35 began developing COVID-19 symptoms on February 29 and was admitted on March 5, with samples taken on March 8.

She was the wife of Patient 34, a 72-year-old resident of Makati City, who attended a Senate hearing.

Patient 34 remains confined at Manila Doctors Hospital and is in stable condition.

The DOH stated that the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions are at higher risk of COVID-19 infection.