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DOH: Despite high single-day coronavirus case increases, most are ‘mild’
The Philippines now has 32,295 confirmed coronavirus cases, with 1,204 deaths and 8,656 recoveries as of June 24, 2020.
On Wednesday, the Department of Health (DOH) reported 470 new cases, comprising 357 fresh cases and 113 late cases.
There were also 214 new recoveries and 18 new deaths announced on the same day.
The DOH noted that a high percentage of active cases are mild or asymptomatic, indicating a good chance of recovery.
Experts predict that the total number of cases in the Philippines could reach 40,000 by the end of June due to a high reproduction number.
Compared to other ASEAN countries, the Philippines currently has the highest rate of active cases and the lowest recovery rate.
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