Philippines adds 84 new COVID-19 patients, total jumps at 636 cases
The Department of Health on March 25 announced 84 new cases (PH553-PH636) of COVID-19. The total number of cases in the country is now at 636.
As of March 24, 169 overseas Filipinos in 25 countries and regions have been infected by the new coronavirus. The DFA said 77 are undergoing treatment while 90 have recovered or have been discharged.
Three additional deaths were recorded, bringing the national toll to 38, while the number of recovered patients was at 26, the Department of Health added.
With the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act of 2020 signed, Duterte is given the authority to reshuffle funds in this year’s budget to provide assistance to 18 million low-income households.
The coronavirus pandemic has infected nearly 418,000 people across the globe and killed more than 18,000 since the virus first emerged in China late last year.
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