LUCENA CITY –– Five senior citizens and two children were among the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients in San Pablo City in Laguna province, health authorities said. At least 14 virus carriers were recorded, bringing the present active cases to 155, the San Pablo City Anti-COVID-19 Task Force said Monday. ADVERTISEMENTThe new COVID-19 patients include five elderlies, the eldest being 71 years old, and two young patients – a year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl. The infection among health workers has prompted the San Pablo City General Hospital to temporarily close its emergency room, Amante said. Amante also warned those who have been spreading fake news on the local COVID-19 situation that they would be arrested.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 23, 2021 04:26 UTC