Newborn in Cebu clears COVID-19 test
A newborn baby boy from Cebu City who initially tested positive for COVID-19 has now tested negative.
Mayor Edgardo Labella announced that both the baby and mother remain hospitalized under close monitoring by health officials.
The case is unique as the transmission occurred despite the mother testing negative, prompting further investigation into potential vertical transmission.
Cebu City recorded 139 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, increasing the total number of infections to 312.
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