The Department of Health has announced that the Philippines has already surpassed the 83,000-mark in the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases as it records 1,678 new cases. The total number now stands at 83,673.
DOH has also confirmed that the recoveries in the country now stands at 26,617, after 173 patients have successfully recouped from the virus.
In addition, the department announced 4 new fatalities, bringing the total number to 1,947
President Rodrigo Duterte maintains the general community quarantine (GCQ) status in Metro Manila until July 31, along with Laguna, Cavite, Rizal, Lapu Lapu City, Mandaue City, Ormoc City, Southern Leyte, Zamboanga City, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, and Basilan.
Meanwhile, Cebu City will be under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ).
