DOH raises COVID-19 alert to Code Red Sublevel 1

The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday raised its alert level for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to Code Red Sublevel 1 after confirming the first case of local transmission.

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III confirmed a new case, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to six.

The DOH said no lockdown will be enforced until sustained community transmission is confirmed and Code Red Sublevel 2 is raised.

Under Code Red Sublevel 1, hospitals must ensure full staffing for medical services.

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