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| A prototype misting chamber disinfects people entering Quezon City Hall on March 20, 2020 amid the enhanced community quarantine of Luzon. The low cost disinfection chamber or the "GOCLEAN Chamber," is designed by engineers connected with Mapua University |
MANILA (UPDATE) - The Philippines on Saturday confirmed 77 new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), raising the country's tally to 307.
The Department of Health (DOH) also said that a 73-year-old woman from San Juan City, who had no recent travel history or exposure to a COVID-19 patient, had also died from the disease. She's the country's 19th fatality.
Meanwhile, 5 more people had recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total tally of recoveries to 13.
The health department said Saturday it would speed up testing for the virus, as more laboratories were opening up.
The government has also designated 3 state hospitals for COVID-19 patients as private facilities were getting overwhelmed with those diagnosed with the virus and those showing symptoms.
More details to follow.
Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news
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