COVID-19 Update (March 21, 2020): 32 new cases and 5 recoveries in Philippines; total now at 262

As of March 21, 2020, the Department of Health has reported 32 new COVID-19 cases in the Philippines, bringing the total number up to 262.

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There are also 5 new recoveries reported. However, the number of mortalities has also increased to 19.

This is a developing story.

Luzon has been placed under enhanced community quarantine while a state of calamity was declared for the entire country to address the COVID-19 pandemic.

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