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Philippines’ 2,618 new COVID-19 cases, lowest in two weeks
The Philippines recorded 2,618 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, August 9, the lowest in two weeks.
This brings the total active cases down to 36,666, the lowest in five days.
The nationwide caseload has now reached 3,810,772, with total recoveries at 3,713,242 and the death toll at 60,864.
The National Capital Region (NCR) recorded the highest number of new cases in the last 14 days with 15,986.
Calabarzon followed with 10,361 cases, and Central Luzon with 5,190.
Bed occupancy in the country stood at 29.2%, with 8,421 beds occupied and 20,443 vacant.
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