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Manila coronavirus cases leap to 30 from 13
Manila City has recorded 17 new COVID-19 cases, bringing its total to 30, with 89 persons under investigation (PUIs).
Two of the new confirmed cases are admitted to Sta. Ana Hospital, while the rest are in private hospitals within Manila.
A previously admitted patient, PH67, a 23-year-old woman, has tested negative and is set for discharge.
Mayor Isko Moreno attributed the surge in cases to residents not taking the situation seriously and disregarding government guidelines like social distancing and quarantine.
He noted instances of residents being drunk or barangay officials and police holding parties, which contributed to the spread.
Mayor Moreno urged residents to adhere to the 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew and to avoid unnecessary outings to help contain the virus.
He emphasized that COVID-19 is a threat to everyone, not just the government.
Meanwhile, the Department of Health reported 51 new cases nationwide, increasing the total to 552, with 35 deaths and 20 recoveries.
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