MANILA, Philippines — A 67-year-old patient at the Diliman Doctors Hospital (DDH) has tested positive for the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In an advisory posted Sunday night, the Diliman Doctors Hospital confirmed that the male patient was infected by COVID-19. ADVERTISEMENTHe was admitted to the hospital last March 11 with a history of fever, cough, and shortness of breath, the DDH said. DDH confirms its FIRST POSITIVE case of COVID-19 on March 15, 2020 8:50 PM Posted by Diliman Doctors Hospital on Sunday, March 15, 2020The Quezon City-based hospital likewise assured that they are prepared to handle COVID-19 cases. It was still unclear if the DDH patient was among the 140 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the country as reported by the DOH on Sunday afternoon.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 16, 2020 01:52 UTC