DOH reports 3 new cases of COVID-19; total cases in PH now 52


By MB Online

The Department of Health (DOH) reported three new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Thursday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 52.

The health department also confirmed on Wednesday the second death in the country due to COVID-19.

The number of cases across the globe has risen to more than 124,000 with 4,500 deaths, including a jump in fatalities particularly in Iran and Italy, according to an Agence France Presse tally.

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(Note: This is a developing story.)