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DOH logs 1,523 new COVID-19 cases; active tally increases to 15,593
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,523 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday.
Active cases increased by 270 to 15,593, marking the second straight day of over 15,000 active cases after four days of decline.
Total recoveries increased by 1,253 to 4,049,731, with the death toll remaining at 66,466.
The total nationwide caseload is now at 4,131,790.
The National Capital Region reported the most new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days with 9,572, followed by Calabarzon with 5,622.
Quezon City had the most new cases among cities and provinces with 2,283.
COVID-19 bed occupancy is at 22.2%, with 2,589 ICU beds in use.
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