The Department of Health (DOH) provides the latest information on the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation in the country, including the actions undertaken by the department in addressing the pandemic, through a ‘Virtual Presser’ on June 17, 2020.

The widely-available steroid dexamethasone—hailed as a breakthrough to help reduce deaths from coronavirus disease (COVID-19)—is not a “magic pill” against the severe respiratory illness, the Department of Health said. 

The Department of Health (DOH) reports;

As of 4 PM today, June 17, 2020, the Department of Health reports the total number of COVID-19 cases at 27,238.

In addition to the 342 fresh cases, 115 late cases were also reported today. Today’s fresh cases are based on the daily accomplishment reports submitted by only 45 out of 59 current operational labs.

DOH likewise announces 268 recoveries. This brings the total number of recoveries to 6,820.

Note: Total cases reported may be subject to change as these numbers undergo constant cleaning and validation.

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