MANILA, Philippines — The number of positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Marikina City has increased from just one to five in a span of just 2 days, the local government of Marikina said Wednesday. In a statement, Marikina Mayor Marcelino Teodoro said the five cases are included in the 33 positive COVID-19 patients which was announced by the Department of Health (DOH) Tuesday night, Teodoro said. ADVERTISEMENTThis development also prompted the city to procure 2,000 test kits for confirming COVID-19 cases which will be coordinated with the Department of Health (DOH). “Mayor Marcy Teodoro on Wednesday said the local government of Marikina will procure 2, 000 test kits as the city now has a total of 5 confirmed cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19),” Teodoro said. EDVFor more news about the novel coronavirus click here.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 11, 2020 04:32 UTC