Manila Bulletin
DOH confirms 244 new COVID-19 cases
The Philippines logged 244 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, June 5, raising the total number of infections to 20,626.
Of the new cases, 168 were classified as 'fresh' and 76 as 'late'.
The Department of Health (DOH) is expecting to report more fresh cases as the validation of line lists from laboratories nears completion.
The country's laboratories have tested 345,577 individuals as of June 2, with a daily testing capacity of nearly 42,000.
The government aims to include asymptomatic individuals in its expanded testing strategy.
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