Manila Bulletin
PH sets new record-high 289 COVID-19 recoveries
The Philippines reported a record-high of 289 COVID-19 recoveries on Friday, June 12, 2020, surpassing the previous day's record.
This brings the total number of recoveries in the country to 5,454.
Health officials attribute the surge in recoveries to the country's increasing healthcare system and testing capacities.
The country now has an actual daily testing capacity of 10,000 with 56 licensed laboratories nationwide.
Despite the encouraging recovery numbers, 615 new confirmed cases were recorded, raising the total to 24,787.
Additionally, 16 more deaths were reported, bringing the COVID-19 death toll to 1,052.
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