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E. Visayas Covid-19 tally rises to 2,952
Eastern Visayas has 2,952 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 1,324 active infections.
The region recorded 21 new cases on Sunday, mostly close contacts of confirmed patients.
Leyte had the most new cases with 19, followed by Biliran with one new case.
A total of 1,608 recoveries have been reported, representing 54.47% of the total cases.
Sixteen deaths have been confirmed due to COVID-19 complications.
Most fatalities were senior citizens with pre-existing conditions, and over 80% of patients are asymptomatic.
Community transmission, local virus spread, and the return of residents contribute to the rising case numbers.
Catbalogan City and several towns in Samar, along with Tacloban, Palo, Alangalang, and Tanauan in Leyte, are considered high-risk areas.
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