The Philippines continues its streak on a high number of recoveries from the coronavirus disease to date, reaching three digits for the first time since the outbreak began with 101 reported who are now rid of any symptoms of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), all thanks to the tireless efforts of the country’s frontliners.
This brings the total number of recoveries in the country to 1,315 fully healed patients.
The Department of Health (DOH) also reported 262 new cases, bringing the country’s total confirmed cases to 9,485.
DOH likewise furthered that there were 16 reported deaths, bringing the total death toll in the country is at 623.
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The Philippines has temporarily grounded all flights and has restricted flights headed towards the country as part of its measures to decongest quarantine facilities. Exempted from the flight restriction are emergencies while en route; cargo flights; air ambulance and medical supplies flights; weather mitigation flights; and maintenance flights.
In addition, the country has also started its measures of easing up quarantine rules as of May 1 with the General Community Quarantine at areas which were mildly hit by the virus, while hotspots remain at an Enhanced Community Quarantine which is extended to last until May 15.
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Authorities from the Philippine government are currently working out ways to reintroduce mass transportation in a way that still adheres to social distancing requirements.
