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Health workers infected with coronavirus rise to 2,245
As of May 15, 2020, the Philippines has recorded a total of 12,091 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Of the total, 2,245 healthcare workers have been afflicted with COVID-19.
Of the healthcare worker cases, 779 have recovered and 35 have died.
The DOH reported 215 new cases and 123 new recoveries on May 15, raising the total number of infections to 12,091 and recoveries to 2,460.
Nurses still form the largest group of infected healthcare workers with 812 cases, followed by doctors with 660 cases.
The DOH noted a decline in new COVID-19 infections among healthcare workers, with fewer new cases reported every day.
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