Duterte pleased with PH COVID-19 recovery rate

President Rodrigo Duterte welcomed the increasing number of COVID-19 recoveries in the Philippines, noting it as a good record compared to other nations.

As of Monday, the Philippines reported 26,420 COVID-19 cases, with 1,098 deaths and 6,252 recoveries.

Despite the encouraging recovery rate, Duterte cautioned the public that the threat of COVID-19 persists until a vaccine becomes available.

He mentioned that it is difficult to determine if the country is experiencing a second wave of infections due to the continuous rise in cases.

Duterte maintained that the government is gradually easing restrictions to make way for economic activity, but emphasized that minimum health standards should not be forgotten.

He appealed to the public not to hold the government accountable if individuals, especially children, get infected after going out when the situation is not yet safe, reminding them that they were warned about the grave consequences.