PH logs 1,709 new COVID-19 cases

The Philippines logged 1,709 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, September 14, bringing the total active cases to 24,139.

The country's total confirmed cases reached 3,911,487, with 62,416 documented deaths.

Metro Manila logged the highest number of recorded cases in the past 14 days with 9,235, followed by Calabarzon with 3,746, and Central Luzon with 2,276.

Nationwide hospital bed occupancy rates for COVID-19 patients are at 27.5%, with 7,876 beds occupied and 20,770 vacant.

71,523,190 people have completed their COVID-19 vaccinations, with 18,685,247 having received their booster shots.

These latest figures were recorded after President Ferdinand Marcos issued an executive order making it optional to wear a face mask outdoors.

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