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Philippines records 375,180 COVID-19 cases with 2,053 new infections
The number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 375,180 on Wednesday as 2,053 new infections were reported, the Department of Health (DOH) said.
Total recoveries were recorded at 329,111 with 540 new ones, while active cases were at 38,955.
The DOH also reported 61 additional deaths bringing the total to 7,114.
Ngayong 4PM, Oktubre 28, 2020, ang Department of Health ay nakapagtala ng 2,053 na karagdagang kaso ng COVID-19....
Posted by Department of Health (Philippines) on Wednesday, October 28, 2020
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) earlier announced it would resume full COVID-19 testing operations on Wednesday. Senator Richard Gordon, its chairman, said he asked all accredited laboratories being operated by the organization to make available their services to PhilHealth anew.
This came after PhilHealth released P500 million as partial payment to the PRC, about half of its P930-million debt for the COVID-19 tests conducted by the organization.
The DOH said it would intensify its testing and called on the public to remain vigilant in adhering to safety and health protocols as quarantine restrictions are slowly eased to help the economy recover.—LDF, GMA News
