The Department of Health (DOH) reported 27 new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) involving healthcare workers, which brings the total to 1,886 while recoveries rose to 403, as of Thursday.

According to Heath Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, out of the total infection, 1,449 or 76.8 percent are deemed active cases.

Meanwhile, the death toll among health workers remains at 34, of which 25 are doctors.

Vergeire also said that there has been a decrease in coronavirus infections among healthcare workers in the past few days.

Vergeire said in a televised press briefing this, “Nitong mga nakaraang araw ay paunti na nang paunti ang nakikita nating mga healthcare workers na nagpopositibo (sa coronavirus).”

All in all, the Philippines has 10,343 COVID-19 cases including 1,618 recoveries and 685 deaths.

Even as there are indications that the country is flattening the pandemic curve, health officials continue to remind the public to strictly observe physical distancing and exercise proper hygiene and cough etiquette to prevent the spread of the viral illness.

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