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DOH denies hiding real COVID-19 count amid sudden increase
The Department of Health (DOH) has denied allegations of withholding information regarding COVID-19 cases from the public, asserting their transparency since the outbreak began.
Health Assistant Secretary Maria Rosario Vergeire stated that the DOH has consistently communicated with the media to keep the public informed about the evolving situation.
The DOH confirmed four new COVID-19 cases on Sunday night, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Philippines to 10.
Vergeire explained that the new cases were attributed to individuals infected by travelers entering the country, as well as Filipinos who contracted the virus abroad and returned.
The DOH is actively engaged in contact tracing to identify and address concerns related to the spread of the virus.
President Duterte has declared a State of Public Health Emergency in response to the increase in COVID-19 cases and the confirmation of local transmission within the country.
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