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QC reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths
Quezon City reported two new COVID-19 deaths as of May 8, increasing its total fatalities to 134.
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city rose to 1,518, with active cases increasing to 685.
Recoveries also saw an increase, with the total number of recovered individuals reaching 337.
Discrepancies continue to exist between the DOH tally and the Quezon City Health Department's figures for confirmed cases.
Mayor Joy Belmonte confirmed that Extreme Enhanced Community Quarantine (EECQ) is in effect in specific barangays and streets identified as high-risk, with daily reviews based on case numbers and recoveries.
As of May 8, the Hope 1 facility housed 20 confirmed and 7 suspected COVID-19 patients with 14 available rooms.
The Hope 2 facility had 11 rooms occupied by confirmed and suspected COVID-19 patients, with 173 beds available.
On May 8, a total of 278 COVID-19 tests were conducted across various community-based testing centers and local government hospitals.
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