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Eastern Visayas Covid-19 cases surge to 547
As of Thursday, July 2, 2020, the total COVID-19 cases in Eastern Visayas have reached 547.
The regional health office reported that 321 patients have recovered, representing 58.68% of the total.
The majority of cases, about 61% or 324 patients, are locally stranded individuals (LSIs) returning from Metro Manila and Cebu City.
Among the confirmed cases are 102 health workers, with 21 of them having recovered.
Most cases are mild and asymptomatic, with six classified as severe, including the three recorded deaths in Biliran, Samar, and Leyte.
Fifteen new cases were confirmed on Wednesday night from various towns in Leyte, Southern Leyte, Biliran, and Samar.
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