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DoH reports 3,999 new COVID cases, 91 fatalities
The Philippines logged 3,999 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, August 28, 2020, bringing the total to 209,544.
Active cases have increased to 71,745, with 91.2% being mild, 6.8% asymptomatic, 1.2% critical, and 0.8% severe.
The National Capital Region (NCR) reported the highest number of new cases with 2,097, followed by Laguna with 178, Cavite with 138, Batangas with 132, and Cebu with 125.
There were 510 new recoveries, increasing the total to 134,474.
Additionally, 91 new deaths were reported, bringing the total fatalities to 3,325.
About half of the total beds allotted for COVID-19 cases nationwide are occupied, with 50% occupancy for ICU and ward beds, and 48% for isolation beds.
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