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Coronavirus cases nearing 422,000; 8,185 dead — DoH
The Department of Health (DoH) announced 1,118 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, bringing the total nationwide count to 421,722.
The death toll rose by 12 to 8,185, while recoveries increased by 196 to 386,792.
There are now 26,745 active cases, with the majority being mild or asymptomatic.
Caloocan City reported the highest number of new infections, followed by Davao City and Laguna.
Ten duplicates were removed from the tally, and six cases previously tagged as recovered were reclassified as deaths.
The DoH warned the public against gathering in crowded places during the holiday season, emphasizing that protective gear alone is insufficient in such environments.
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