MANILA (UPDATE) - Metro Manila residents may now avail of free medical consultation through a 24/7 hotline, the Department of Health said Tuesday.

They may contact the following numbers for COVID-19 medical advice and health concerns unrelated to the virus, the agency said in a statement.

• (02) 8424-1724: Telimed Management Inc and Medgate
• (02) 7798-8000: Globe and TM users

More partnerships are underway, DOH said.

The agency earlier launched COVID-19 hotlines 02-894-COVID (26843) and 1555 for virus-related queries.

Metro Manila and the entire Luzon, home to about half of the country's 100 million people, is under lockdown until April 30 to contain the pandemic.

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As of Tuesday, the Philippines has recorded 3,764 cases of COVID-19, including 177 deaths and 84 recoveries.

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