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PNP records 34 new COVID-19 cases
The Philippines' COVID-19 cases have surpassed 528,000 with the addition of 1,583 new infections reported by the Department of Health.
Total recoveries have reached 487,611 after 39 more patients recovered.
The death toll from the virus has increased to 10,874 with 67 additional fatalities.
There are currently 30,368 active COVID-19 cases that are undergoing treatment or quarantine.
Supply agreements for five COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be completed by the end of February.
Local government units not prepared for mass inoculation will not receive a supply of vaccines.
The country's vaccination campaign will begin with the inoculation of health workers in COVID-19 referral hospitals.
The Philippines aims to secure 146 to 148 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported another death due to Covid-19 complications, maintaining its total death toll among its personnel at 29.
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The Philippines is set to receive at least 5.6 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines within the first quarter of 2021, with deliveries expected to start in February.
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