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COVID-19 cases in PHL near 13,000 mark; recoveries climb to 2,843

(Eagle News) — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country now nears the 13,000 mark, at 12942, with the addition of 224 new cases on Tuesday, May 19. The Department of Health said of the new cases, 78 percent or 174 cases came from Metro Manila; 15 percent or 33 cases from other areas; and 7 percent or 17 cases from Region 7. Recoveries continued to increase, at 2,843, with the addition […]