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7,204 new COVID-19 cases push Philippines’ total to 1,013,618
The Philippines' total COVID-19 cases have reached 1,013,618 as of Tuesday, April 27, with 7,204 new infections reported.
The Department of Health (DOH) noted that 22 laboratories failed to submit their data on time.
Active cases are now at 71,675, with most patients experiencing mild symptoms.
Total fatalities have increased to 16,916 with 63 new deaths, and recoveries have reached 925,027.
The DOH reported that 63% of the country's intensive care unit beds are in use, and 58% of mechanical ventilators are occupied in the National Capital Region.
The COVID-19 reproduction number in the National Capital Region has decreased to 0.93, following a stricter lockdown.
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The Philippines reported 7,379 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, bringing the total tally to 953,106.
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The Philippines logged 9,661 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, April 24, bringing the total caseload to 989,380.
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The Philippines logged 9,226 new COVID-19 cases on May 1, 2021, bringing the total infections to 1,046,653.
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The Philippines breached the one-million mark for COVID-19 cases on April 26, with the Department of Health reporting 8,929 new infections.
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The Philippines' cumulative COVID-19 cases reached 1,013,618 with 7,204 new infections logged.
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