MANILA, April 10 (Xinhua) -- The Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines on Friday reported 119 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number to 4,195.

The DOH further reported that 16 patients have recovered, bringing the total number of recoveries to 140.

However, the DOH also said that another 18 patients died, bringing the death toll to 221.

To prevent a looming domestic shortage of health workers, the Philippines has recently decided to temporarily ban sending Filipino health workers such as doctors and nurses abroad.

According to the resolution, which Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello signed, the order was to ensure the country has a sufficient number of health workers amid the public health emergency.

"Whereas it is of paramount national interest to ensure that the country shall continue to have, sustain the supply, and prepare sufficient health personnel to meet any further contingencies, especially to replace, substitute or reinforce existing workforce currently employed, deployed or utilized locally," the resolution said. Enditem

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