Manila Bulletin
Western Visayas COVID-19 cases now at 3,555
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Western Visayas have reached 3,555 as of August 24, with the region logging 115 new infections.
The DOH-CHD 6 reported seven new recoveries and one new death, bringing the total active cases to 1,971.
Out of the new infections, 104 were local cases, with Iloilo City recording the highest number at 41.
The remaining 11 new cases were returning overseas Filipinos, mostly from Negros Occidental.
Most of the new cases (90) were asymptomatic, while 21 had influenza-like symptoms and four had severe acute respiratory infection.
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