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Philippines' COVID-19 cases climb to 438k with 1,733 new infections
The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed 1,733 new COVID-19 cases in the Philippines on Saturday, bringing the total number of infections to 438,069.
Davao City reported the highest number of new cases with 162, followed by Quezon City with 92, Benguet with 80, Rizal with 70, and Laguna with 66.
The country's total recoveries reached 399,582 with 133 new recoveries, while the death toll rose to 8,526 with 17 new fatalities.
Currently, 6.8 percent or 29,961 cases remain active.
The DOH deployed 55 healthcare workers to Davao City, including nurses and medical technologists, to assist in temporary treatment monitoring facilities and hospitals.
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