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PH records 6,979 new COVID-19 cases
The Philippines recorded 6,979 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, May 8, bringing the total active cases to 63,376 nationwide.
The cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in the country has reached 1,094,849.
Of the active infections, 94.1% are experiencing mild symptoms, 2% are asymptomatic, 1.2% are critical, 1.4% are severe, and 1.04% have moderate symptoms.
A total of 1,013,204 individuals have recovered from the virus, with 10,179 new recoveries reported.
Sadly, 182 new deaths were recorded, increasing the total death toll to 18,269.
DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire noted a decline in new cases in recent weeks, but attributed it to fewer swab samples being tested.
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