PH COVID-19 cases rise to 707, death toll at 45

The number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines increased to 707 on Thursday, March 26, with seven new deaths and two recoveries.

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III reported that the country's testing capacity has expanded, leading to an increase in confirmed cases.

Patient 321, a 46-year-old male from Rizal, died of acute respiratory disease secondary to community-acquired pneumonia and COVID-19 on March 21.

As of Wednesday, March 25, the total number of recoveries was at 26 with six new recoveries reported.

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that as of Tuesday, March 24, there were 169 Filipinos infected abroad, with 90 having recovered and 77 receiving treatment.