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The Health Department reports 284 new cases, 11 more deaths and 41 recoveries on May 1.
FRONTLINER A healthcare worker performs a swab test on a suspected COVID-19 patient at Sta. Ana Hospital in Manila on April 17, 2020. Photo by Lisa Marie David / Rappler
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines now has 8,772 confirmed cases of coronavirus infections, as the Department of Health (DOH) reported 284 new ones on Friday, May 1.
The deaths increased at 11, bringing the number of victims to 579.
Forty-one new patients recovered from the virus, bringing the total recovery to 1,084.
The government has extended closing in Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon until May 15. Outside of Luzon, blockades have also been implemented in Cebu province, Cebu city, Iloilo province, and Davao city until May 15.
On Friday morning, the The government coronavirus task force withdrew its statement that small religious meetings and essential business meetings would be allowed under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ).
DOH also lost its target He did 8,000 daily coronavirus tests, but said he would catch up soon.
The country’s current testing capacity is around 6,000 tests per day, according to DOH Undersecretary Mario Rosario Vergeire.
The Philippines, with a population of over 100 million, has 19 operational test centers. – Rappler.com
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