MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has recorded 209 more people infected with coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. ADVERTISEMENTThe Department of Health (DOH) also documented 10 more COVID-19 patients who have died from the respiratory ailment, increasing the Philippines’ total deaths to 397. The novel coronavirus or SARS-CoV-2 first emerged in China’s Wuhan City in Hubei province late last year. KGAADVERTISEMENTFor more news about the novel coronavirus click here. For more information on COVID-19, call the DOH Hotline: (02) 86517800 local 1149/1150.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 18, 2020 08:17 UTC