AN 88-YEAR-OLD resident of Magalang town in Pampanga recently died from Covid-19, the local government said Thursday, July 29, 2021.

The Municipal Health Office (MHO) said the latest fatality is from Barangay Santo Rosario.

The MHO at the same time confirmed that four patients recently recovered from the virus.

The total number of active Covid-19 cases in the town reached 45, as of July 29.

Among the nine new cases recorded is an 83-year-old man from Barangay San Isidro.

The local government appealed to the public to always follow the minimum health standard set by the Department of Health to prevent the spread of Covid-19.