PH coronavirus cases climb to 12,718
As of Monday, May 18, the Philippines reported 205 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 12,718.
The death toll increased by seven to 831, while recoveries rose by 94 to a total of 2,729.
On Sunday, May 17, there were 208 new cases and seven deaths, raising the totals to 12,513 cases and 824 deaths respectively.
Saturday saw 214 new cases and eleven deaths, bringing the total number of recoveries to 2,516.
The Department of Health reported that Metro Manila and several other areas transitioned from enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) to modified ECQ on May 16, while Cebu City and Mandaue City remained under strict lockdown until May 31.
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