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The Department of Health reports 80 new cases among health workers
HEALTH WORKERS. Members of the Northern Police District undergo swab tests to detect a possible COVID-19 infection in People’s Park in the city of Caloocan. Photo by Ben Nabong / Rappler
MANILA, Philippines – A total of 2,245 health workers have tested positive for the coronavirus as of Thursday, May 14, the Health Department announced on Friday, May 15.
As of May 13, DOH reported 80 new cases and 42 recoveries, bringing the total number of patients who recovered from the virus to 779. The number of deaths remained at 35.
As of Thursday, there are 1,431 active cases. Most patients (1,027) experience mild symptoms, while 398 patients are asymptomatic. One patient is in critical condition, while 5 experience severe symptoms.
Of the confirmed cases, 812 are nurses, 660 are doctors, 137 are nursing assistants, 81 are medical technologists, and 41 are radiological technologists. The non-medical staff that contracted the virus is at 260.
Undersecretary of Health Maria Rosario Vergeire said fewer health workers have been infected with the virus since its peak on April 11.
As of Friday, coronavirus cases in the Philippines exceeded the 12,000 mark, for a total of 12,091. The new death toll reached 806. – Rappler.com
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