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10 doctors died of COVID-19, PMA exec says
Ten doctors in the Philippines have died due to COVID-19, with the latest death reported by the Philippine Medical Association (PMA).
The PMA president, Dr. Jose Santiago Jr., stated that many healthcare workers are still awaiting COVID-19 testing.
A significant concern raised by the PMA is the lack of adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) in many hospitals.
Despite the risks and the loss of colleagues, the PMA reaffirmed their commitment to serving Filipinos.
The PMA president also mentioned that the country has an adequate workforce of 84,200 doctors to respond to the COVID-19 situation.
Private hospitals in Laguna are prepared to open their facilities if provincial and district hospitals become overwhelmed with patients.
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