AT A GLANCE. The DOH on Friday, May 1 said there are now 1,694 health workers who have tested positive for COVID-19. The death toll for COVID-19 cases among frontliners now stands at 33. 24 of them were doctors. COVID19PH More details:
FRONTLINERS. Health workers observe other medical personnel as they conduct a swab test to a suspected COVID-19 patient in Sta. Ana Hospital in Manila on April 17, 2020. Photo by Lisa Marie David/Rappler
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health on Friday, May 1, reported that a total of 1,694 health workers had been infected with the novel coronavirus. Of the total, 566 are doctors, 638 are nurses, 104 are nursing assistants, 66 are medical technologists, 32 are radiologic technologists,18 are respiratory therapists, 19 midwifes, 14 pharmacists, and 237 are other employees of health facilities.
Meanwwhile, 33 health care workers, including 24 doctors, have died of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.expressed its condolences to the bereaved families and friends. With the latest tally, health workers now account for almost 20% of coronavirus cases in the country. As of Friday, the Philippines hasMembers of the medical industry as well as health experts have long complained of the lack of personal protective equipment to help shield them from the virus while doing their work.
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