MANILA, Philippines — As the total cases of COVID-19 in the country soared past one million, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III believes the public should look at it from a “different angle,” focusing on recoveries instead.
“Well you know, the 1 million cases can be viewed also from a different angle. That we are also going to sooner than later reach a million recoveries,” said Duque in an interview over CNN Philippines.
He added that the country “as a nation” should look for ways to improve its response to the pandemic.
“I’m not saying we are successful,” Duque said.
“All I’m saying is there’s always an opportunity which we grab each time to do things better,” he add…
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