Coronavirus: 16 new patients recorded; PH cases soar to 49

By J. Jala | 06:18 PM March 11, 2020
A health personnel checks the body temperature of a passenger upon arrival at the Tagbilaran port.

The Philippines has 16 additional cases of 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19), bringing the number of confirmed cases to 49, the Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday.

According to the World Health Organization, of around 119,000 cases recorded worldwide, 5 percent are in critical condition, 15 percent are exhibiting moderate to severe symptoms, and 80 percent are showing mild symptoms.

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