DOH: PH COVID-19 cases reach 803 with 54 deaths

The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Friday that the Philippines has reached 803 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 96 new cases recorded.

Three additional patients have recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries to 31.

Those who have recovered are advised to continue home quarantine for another 14 days to ensure they do not spread the virus, as evidence on reinfection is still limited.

The DOH also confirmed nine new deaths, increasing the total COVID-19 death toll to 54.

The latest fatalities were all Filipino nationals and had pre-existing health conditions.

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