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Philippines’ COVID-19 cases breach 10,000; recoveries now 1,506
The Philippines has surpassed 10,000 total COVID-19 cases with 320 new infections reported, bringing the total to 10,004 as of Wednesday, May 6.
Of the new cases, 179 were in Metro Manila, 98 in Region VII, and 43 in other regions.
The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 658 after 21 new deaths were recorded.
Another 98 patients have recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries to 1,506.
The Philippines' 23 accredited laboratories have tested 124,420 people, with a testing capacity of 7,130.
Japan will supply the Philippines with the anti-flu drug Avigan for clinical trials involving 100 patients.
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