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Elderly health worker, E. Visayas’ 6th COVID-19 case
Eastern Visayas recorded its sixth case of Covid-19 with a 60-year-old hospital worker from Tarangnan, Samar.
The new patient is a co-worker of previously confirmed cases at the Tarangnan Community Hospital and has a history of asthma.
She reported coughing on April 11 and was tested for Covid-19 on April 16, with results released on Monday.
The Department of Health (DOH) has admitted her to the Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center for treatment.
Despite this new case, four out of the six confirmed Covid-19 patients in the region have already recovered.
DOH Regional Director Minerva Molon urged the public to stay at home and practice proper hygiene to help cut virus transmission.
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