Muntinlupa City records 3 new COVID-19 cases; total now at 101
MANILA, Philippines — The local government of Muntinlupa City said that three more COVID-19 cases were recorded in the area, bringing the total cases to 101.
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Of the total number of cases, 17 succumbed to the viral disease, while 14 managed to recover, according to the latest data provided by the local government as of 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Previously, Muntinlupa City had 98 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Meanwhile, the city also has 133 active suspect cases, as well as 55 active probable cases.
The Philippines currently has 5,423 confirmed COVID-19 cases, of these include 353 recoveries and 349 deaths, as per the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday.
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