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Philippines records highest COVID-19 deaths, recoveries as cases rise to 4,648
The Philippines' COVID-19 death toll has surpassed 297, with 50 new fatalities reported, bringing the total cases to 4,648.
A record-high 40 new recoveries were also reported, increasing the total number of recovered patients to 197.
The Department of Health (DOH) explained that the new deaths include previously unreported fatalities due to the clearing of testing backlogs.
The Philippines now has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia, surpassing Malaysia.
As Luzon marks its fourth week on lockdown, the government's inter-agency task force has made the disclosure of infected patients' personal information mandatory.
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