Covid-19 cases in PH now at 4,428: DOH

Of this number, 17 new recoveries and 26 new deaths were recorded. This brings the total number of recoveries to 157 and the death toll to 247. (File Photo by CDC/Unsplash)

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday said the number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in the country has reached 4,428.

“As of 4 p.m. today, April 11, 2020, the Department of Health reports 233 new cases (PH4196-PH4428) of Covid-19. The total number of cases in the country is now at 4,428,” it said in a bulleting.

Of this number, 17 new recoveries and 26 new deaths were recorded. This brings the total number of recoveries to 157 and the death toll to 247.

In a separate statement, the DOH advised the public to verify and fact-check information about the Covid-19 situation before sharing on social media.

The statement came following reports that a hospital in Metro Manila was allegedly instructed to stop counting Covid-19 deaths.

The DOH said it did not issue such order.