As of today, there are 1,342,775 Covid-19 positive cases worldwide, while in the Philippines, there are 3,660. It means that in just one day there are 70,261 new cases around the globe, and 414 additional new cases in the Philippines.”

By ALI-ASGAR M. SOLAIMAN

While total number of coronavirus positive cases around the world and in the Philippines increases daily, the province of Lanao del Sur remains stable as of Monday as local authorities continue to flatten the curve brought by pandemic.

According to an update by the provincial government on COVID-19 situation in Lanao del Sur dated April 7, the reported 8 positive cases has not been added, with a steady 28 comulative Persons Under Investigation (PUI) and a little increase in the number of Persons Under Monitoring (PUM) from 2,266 to 2,275.

The update revealed that worldwide, as of today, there are 1,342,775 Covid-19 positive cases, while in the Philippines, there are 3,660. It means there are 70,261 new cases around the globe from yesterday, and in the Philippines, there are 414 additional new cases.

The figure shows nothing much to worry in the province according to some observers but Maranao leaders are said to favor the extension of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ).

(RSP)