BARMM, Region 12 report new coronavirus cases
Four new coronavirus cases have been reported in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
In Lanao del Sur, two more patients tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the region's total to 115 confirmed cases.
Dr. Allen Minalang reported that most of the new cases are 'returnees' from other areas, with 23 coming from Manila and others from Cebu, Baguio, Quezon City, and various parts of Luzon and Mindanao.
Lanao del Sur has seen a high recovery rate, with 62% of confirmed cases recovering or being discharged.
In Soccsksargen, one new case is an OFW in Sultan Kudarat, while the other is a resident of Sarangani who traveled to Manila before returning home on June 14.
The total number of recoveries in Soccsksargen now stands at 33, with South Cotabato leading with 10 recoveries from its 16 reported positive patients.
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