COVID-19 growth in Olongapo City slows
Residents in Olongapo City remain cautious amid the pandemic despite the improving COVID-19 situation in the area. File photo by Joanna Rose Aglibot
OLONGAPO CITY — The city did not record any new COVID-19 cases on Monday (August 29), slowing down the virus’ growth among its residents, local data showed.
According to the city’s COVID-19 task force, four virus-infected patients were cleared from the viral disease on Monday, contributing to the improving COVID-19 situation here.
Data showed that the current active infections in the city dropped to 29 on Monday, from 33 the previous day.
But healthcare workers were also monitoring 14 suspected COVID-19 cases as of Monday.
No new deaths related to the viral disease were also registered on Monday and in the previous days.
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