Philippines reports 12 new coronavirus cases surging the total cases to 64

The Philippines reported 12 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday night, March 13, bringing the total number of patients who tested positive with the virus to 64.


The DOH said it has coordinated with concerned local government units to conduct "extensive" information gathering and contact tracing activities on the 3 new patients.   

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III appealed to the public to cooperate in tracing people who have been in contact with COVID-19 patients. WHO now calls COVID-19 a pandemic, but stressed that this should not cause alarm as it can still be controlled.

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