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Philippines’ COVID-19 cases top 200,000 with 5,277 new infections
The Philippines' total COVID-19 cases breached the 200,000 mark with 5,277 new infections reported on August 26, 2020.
Metro Manila recorded the highest number of new infections with 3,157 cases.
The country's total recoveries rose to 133,460 following the addition of 1,131 recovered patients.
The death toll from the virus increased to 3,137 with 99 new fatalities.
There are 65,764 active cases, with 91.6 percent being mild, 6.3 percent asymptomatic, 0.9 percent severe, and 1.3 percent in critical condition.
As of August 25, 52 percent of COVID-19 intensive care unit beds nationwide were occupied, and 28 percent of mechanical ventilators were in use.
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