3 new COVID-19 cases in Leyte, governor assures calm

Updated FRI · MAY 29, 2020 · 6:48 PM

A 31-year-old OFW from Hilongos, Leyte tested positive for coronavirus upon returning on May 25.

Two other cases were confirmed in Baybay City and Tanauan town on Thursday, both beneficiaries of the Balik Probinsya program.

Leyte Governor Petilla assured residents that the situation is under control as all three individuals were isolated immediately after arrival.

Interior Secretary Año clarified that the individual from Hilongos was part of the Hatid Probinsiya program, not Balik Probinsiya.

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