COVID-19 cases in Philippines rise to 7,294
Manila/Xinhua/UNI: COVID-19 infections in the Philippines continued its steady rise on Saturday, hitting 7,294 since the first confirmed COVID-19 case was reported on Jan. 30 in the country.
The Department of Health (DOH) reported an additional 102 COVID-19 infections, raising the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 7,294.
According to the DOH, 30 more patients have recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries to 792. However, it said 17 more patients have also died, bringing the death toll to 494.
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