MANILA (Xinhua): The number of Covid-19 (coronavirus) cases in the Philippines surged to 30,052 after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 653 more infections on Sunday (June 21).
The DOH said in its bulletin that the number of recoveries further rose to 7,893 after 243 more patients have survived the disease.
Ombudsman Samuel Martires said other officials and employees of the Department of Health would also be included in the investigation launched by his office, which could result in criminal or administrative charges. Among the problems being looked into are the purchase of overpriced test kits, delayed procurement of personal protective equipment for health workers, and confusing and delayed reporting of deaths and confirmed cases, Martires added.
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