Philippines Reports Five New Coronavirus Cases in Cagayan Valley and 227 Nationwide
On Wednesday, April 1, the Department of Health (DOH) reported five new coronavirus cases in Cagayan Valley, bringing the region's total to 20.
The new cases include a 35-year-old Filipino woman from Tuao town and a 71-year-old American citizen who was vacationing in Tuguegarao City.
Nationally, the DOH reported an increase of 227 new cases, raising the country's total to 2,311. This includes eight additional deaths, bringing the national death toll to 96.
The number of recoveries increased by one, reaching a total of 50 recovered patients.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire attributed the surge in cases this month to an increase in testing capacity.
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