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PH coronavirus cases reach 4,428; death toll at 247
The Philippines has recorded 4,428 total coronavirus cases with 247 deaths as of April 11, 2020, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
The DOH confirmed 233 new cases and 26 additional fatalities, while 17 patients have recovered, bringing the total recoveries to 157.
Health experts project the country's case count could range from 26,000 to 75,000 within two weeks.
A University of the Philippines study estimated a peak of COVID-19 cases in the country by the end of April to June, with approximately 140,000 to 550,000 infected in Metro Manila alone.
The government aims to increase testing capacity to 20,000 per day by April 27 and plans to carry out massive coronavirus testing starting April 14.
The enhanced community quarantine in Luzon has been extended from April 12 to April 30.
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