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Western Visayas reports 2 new confirmed coronavirus cases
Western Visayas now has four confirmed COVID-19 cases following the announcement of two new infections.
The two new cases include a 45-year-old male from Jamindan, Capiz, and a 61-year-old female from Iloilo City.
Both of the newly confirmed patients have a recent travel history to Metro Manila.
Health officials are currently tracing the contacts of the two individuals to prevent further spread.
The first confirmed case in the region was a 56-year-old man from Bacolod City with a travel history to London.
The second case was a 65-year-old man from Iloilo province who was exposed to relatives visiting from Japan.
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