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Philippines reports 411 more Delta infections
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 411 new cases of the Delta variant, bringing the total to 3,798.
These new Delta infections comprised 55% of the 747 samples tested up until last month.
The country also recorded 88 new Alpha variant cases, totaling 2,935, and 78 new Beta variant cases, totaling 3,307.
The DOH announced 8,292 new coronavirus infections, increasing the nationwide total to 2.67 million.
The death toll climbed to 39,660 with 36 additional fatalities, while recoveries rose to 2.54 million.
There are currently 98,894 active COVID-19 cases in the Philippines.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario S. Vergeire stated that coronavirus infections in Metro Manila may decrease by the end of the month if the region remains under Alert Level 4.
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