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PH coronavirus cases now at 6,599, with deaths at 437
The Philippines has surpassed 6,599 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with the Department of Health (DOH) reporting 140 new infections on April 21, 2020.
The total number of deaths in the country reached 437, with 9 new fatalities announced.
A total of 654 patients have recovered from the disease, with 41 new recoveries reported.
The entire Luzon, including Metro Manila, remains on lockdown, which has been extended to April 30, 2020, to slow the virus' transmission rate.
The government's coronavirus task force has approved guidelines on expanded testing and the use of rapid test kits in conjunction with RT-PCR test kits, prioritizing suspected patients and health workers with symptoms and exposure to confirmed cases.
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