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New COVID-19 Case Recorded in Benguet






A new positive case has been recorded in Benguet today, April 24, 2020. According to the latest stats released by DOH-CAR, the patient is a 79-year old male resident of Puguon, Longlong, Puguis, La Trinidad, Benguet, and his condition is currently stable.

According to DOH CAR Regional Director Amelita Pangilinan, the patient has a pre-existing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), has no history of travel, and therefore contracted the virus through local transmission. He was initially admitted to a private hospital before being transferred to Benguet General Hospital in La Trinidad, Benguet.

As of date, there are currently two (2) positive cases in Benguet and six (6) cases in the city of Baguio. Baguio City and Benguet are also included in the list of areas for ECQ extension until May 15, 2020, released through a press briefing by PCOO today.

Source: DOH-CAR

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