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Manila records 1,203 confirmed COVID-19 cases
Manila's confirmed COVID-19 cases have reached 1,203 as of Saturday afternoon, with 787 active cases, 321 recoveries, and 95 deaths.
Vice Mayor Dr. Honey Lacuna-Pangan stated that the increase in COVID-19 cases is a direct result of the city's intensified mass testing efforts.
The local government's strategy involves concentrating testing in communities with identified positive cases to pinpoint and isolate infected individuals.
Tondo 1 has the highest number of confirmed cases with 225 to date.
Lacuna-Pangan emphasized that the rising numbers are expected and are a positive sign of effective detection, aligning with Mayor Isko Moreno's statement.
The city will continue conducting swab tests in areas with positive COVID-19 cases.
A total of 41,458 rapid tests and 7,328 swab tests have been conducted as of 6 p.m. on Friday.
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