Baguio logs 48 Covid deaths in 17 days
Baguio City has recorded 48 COVID-19 deaths in just 17 days starting April 1.
The city's highest single-day death toll was nine on April 9.
Dr. Bernard Demot, an infectious disease specialist at Baguio General Hospital, noted that many patients only seek medical help when their illness is advanced, making recovery difficult.
As of April 14, the city has recorded a total of 170 COVID-19 deaths, with 24.7% occurring in the first half of April alone.
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