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Philippines' new COVID-19 cases from Aug. 22 to 28 down by 19%
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 19,262 new COVID-19 cases from August 22 to 26, marking a 19% decrease from the previous week's daily average.
Out of the new infections, 0.62 percent were classified as severe or critical, contributing to a total of 807 severe or critical cases.
The country's COVID-19 death toll increased by 316, with some deaths recorded retrospectively from previous years.
Both non-ICU and ICU bed utilization rates have seen a decline.
The number of fully vaccinated individuals reached 72,476,610, representing 92.80% of the target population.
Booster shot coverage increased with an additional 424,207 individuals receiving their doses, bringing the total to 17,843,348.
As of August 28, there are 28,525 active COVID-19 infections nationwide.
Despite the leveling off of cases, the DOH cautioned the public against complacency.
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