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PH coronavirus cases exceed 5,000, death toll hits 335
The Philippines has recorded 5,223 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, April 14, with 335 deaths and 295 recoveries.
The Department of Health (DOH) announced 291 new cases and 20 new deaths on April 14.
Fifty-three more patients recovered from the virus on the same day.
Health experts estimate that the number of cases in the country could range from 26,000 to 75,000.
A University of the Philippines study forecasts a potential peak of infections between late April and June, with a projection of 140,000 to 550,000 infected individuals in Metro Manila alone.
The DOH suggested that the pandemic might continue until January 2021 if no interventions are implemented.
The government began massive coronavirus testing on Tuesday, focusing on severe to critical cases and vulnerable populations.
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