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1,392 new COVID-19 cases bring Philippine total to over 424,000
The Philippines' COVID-19 cases have surpassed 424,000 with the addition of 1,392 new infections reported by the Department of Health.
Caloocan City, Cavite, and Laguna logged the highest number of new cases.
Total recoveries have reached 387,266 with 328 additional patients recovering.
The death toll has increased to 8,242, including 27 new fatalities and nine cases reclassified from recovered to deaths.
Currently, there are 28,789 active cases, with 84 percent being mild, 8.3 percent asymptomatic, 2.6 percent severe, and 4.9 percent critical.
Areas with over 3,000 active COVID-19 cases will be prioritized in vaccine distribution.
Infections are decreasing nationwide, especially in Metro Manila.
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