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PH records 227 new Covid-19 cases, total rises to 2,311
As of April 1, 2020, the Philippines has confirmed 2,311 cases of COVID-19 with 96 deaths.
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 227 new confirmed cases and eight new deaths on Wednesday.
There are now 50 recoveries from the disease.
The DOH attributes the rise in cases to increased testing capacity, with several sub-national laboratories now operational.
The department has also procured one million personal protective equipment (PPEs) worth P1.8 billion for healthcare workers, which are currently awaiting delivery.
These PPEs will be prioritized for health workers in public hospitals but will also be distributed to other public and private hospitals in need.
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