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Philippines logs 4,701 new COVID-19 cases, active tally hits 37,189
The Department of Health (DOH) logged 4,701 new COVID-19 infections on Friday, August 5, 2022, the highest daily tally since February 7.
The active COVID-19 case count increased to 37,189.
The National Capital Region (NCR) recorded the highest number of new cases in the past two weeks, followed by Calabarzon and Central Luzon.
There were more than 2,000 new recoveries, bringing the total to 3,697,045.
One new death was reported, increasing the death toll to 60,774.
The nationwide hospital bed occupancy rate was 29.6%.
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