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Philippines’ 35,101 active COVID-19 cases, lowest in 13 days
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 2,892 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, bringing the total nationwide infections to 3,840,943.
Active cases further dropped to 35,101, marking the lowest in 13 days and the fourth straight day of decline.
The National Capital Region (NCR) recorded the highest number of new cases in the last 14 days with 15,141, followed by Calabarzon with 9,450 and Central Luzon with 5,116.
More patients recovered, bringing the recovery tally to 3,744,669, while the death toll increased to 61,173.
The nationwide bed occupancy rate increased to 30.9% as of Monday, August 15, with 9,003 beds occupied.
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