By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews
The Philippines Department of Health (DOH) reported an additional 206 coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the country total to 4,076.

In addition, 21 more deaths were reported today putting the number of fatalities to 203.
Also on Thursday, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has started distributing the Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) that were inspected and cleared by the Procurement Services-Department of Budget Management.
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