Eastern Visayas records 78 new coronavirus cases
Eastern Visayas recorded 78 new coronavirus cases on June 17, bringing the total to 342.
The spike includes 69 new cases reported earlier that day, mostly from Southern Leyte and Samar.
Infections are also rising among health workers; EVRMC temporarily halted admissions after 18 staff tested positive for COVID-19.
New cases include returning residents, close contacts of confirmed patients, and several healthcare workers.
The majority of new cases are in Leyte and Samar provinces.
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