PUERTO PRINCESA CITY — The Department of Health (DOH) MIMAROPA recorded one death of a COVID-19 “suspect” in Palawan on Saturday. The region MIMAROPA stands for Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan. From among MIMAROPA provinces, Palawan is second in terms of having the highest casualty rate at 10.98 percent with 29 deaths out of 264 reported COVID-19 cases. Topping the list is Oriental Mindoro at 13.59 percent with 56 deceased patients out of 412 reported cases. For more information on COVID-19, call the DOH Hotline: (02) 86517800 local 1149/1150.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 09, 2020 13:32 UTC