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6,812 new Philippine COVID-19 cases reported; active cases at 55,293
The Philippines logged 6,812 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the total number of infections to 1,385,053.
Active cases in the country have reached 55,293, with 90.8% experiencing mild symptoms, 4.6% asymptomatic, 1.9% severe, and 1.3% critical.
A total of 2,867 new recoveries were reported, marking the lowest number of recoveries since June 4, bringing the cumulative number of recovered patients to 1,305,608.
The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed 116 new deaths, increasing the total COVID-19 death toll to 24,152, with 19 duplicate cases removed and 61 recoveries reclassified as deaths.
Nationwide, 57% of intensive care unit (ICU) beds are in use, with the National Capital Region reporting 42% utilization.
Two vaccine experts emphasized the need to prioritize protecting the public against severe COVID-19 infections, even with the detection of more transmissible variants in the Philippines.
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