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Philippines hits record-high 118,122 active COVID-19 cases
The Philippines' COVID-19 death toll has reached 13,159 as of March 27, 2021, with 10 new fatalities reported.
Total confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country have climbed to 712,442, with 9,595 new infections logged on March 27, 2021.
Active COVID-19 cases have hit a new high for the year, reaching 118,122.
Recoveries now total 581,161 after 481 more patients recovered.
The government has implemented tighter restrictions in the 'NCR Plus' bubble until April 4 to control the spread of the virus.
Amidst the surge in cases and slow vaccination rollout, an expert group has urged the government to declare a stricter quarantine.
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The Philippines has surpassed 603,948 recovered cases of Covid-19, accounting for 79.9 percent of the total confirmed cases.
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