Philippines logs 307 COVID-19 cases

As of March 21, 2020, the Philippines has recorded 307 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

Of the confirmed cases, 263 individuals are currently admitted to hospitals, 13 have recovered, and 19 have died.

The Department of Health (DOH) had conducted a total of 1,399 tests as of 4 pm on March 21.

There are 570 patients currently under investigation and 6,321 individuals are under monitoring.

The Medical City in Ortigas reported the highest number of confirmed cases with 35.

President Rodrigo Duterte declared a state of public health emergency on March 9 due to local transmission of the virus.

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