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766 PH health workers infected with coronavirus – DOH
Twenty-two healthcare workers in the Philippines have died due to COVID-19, according to the Department of Health.
The DOH also reported that 339 doctors and 242 nurses have contracted the virus, with a total of 766 healthcare workers testing positive.
Health Assistant Secretary Maria Rosario Vergeire expressed deep condolences to the families of the deceased healthcare workers.
The Philippines has a total of 5,878 COVID-19 cases, with 487 recoveries and 387 fatalities.
Vergeire urged the public to stop discriminating against frontliners, healthcare workers, and COVID-19 survivors, and instead show them compassion and support.
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