La Union declares itself free of active COVID-19 cases

La Union has become COVID-19-free after the recovery of its last two active cases.

Governor Francisco Emmanuel Ortega III announced that a 65-year-old man from Bangar and a 41-year-old man from Balaoan have recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries to 17 out of 21 positive cases in La Union.

Four deaths have been recorded in the province. Governor Ortega emphasized the importance of continuing to follow minimum health standards as the fight against COVID-19 is not over.

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