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Eastern Visayas Covid-19 cases reach 4K
Eastern Visayas has surpassed 4,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 4,078 recorded as of Friday.
The region reported 54 new infections on Friday, contributing to 599 active cases.
DOH Eastern Visayas Director Minerva Molon noted these new cases include close contacts and returning residents.
The total number of recoveries in the region has reached 3,438, with 41 confirmed deaths.
Samar and Leyte provinces continue to have the highest number of cases, with new infections reported in several municipalities.
Southern Leyte and Northern Samar also reported new cases, indicating a continued spread.
The region's case count doubled from 3,000 to 4,000 in 17 days, a slower rate than the previous 1,000 case increase which took 10 days.
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