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Philippines logs 6,913 new COVID-19 cases; total caseload at 2,720,368
The Philippines logged 6,913 new COVID-19 infections on October 17, 2021, bringing the total number of cases to 2,720,368.
This marks the lowest number of daily cases recorded since August 3, 2021.
Active COVID-19 cases in the country are now at 81,641, with 82% being mild cases.
A total of 10,237 new recoveries were reported, increasing the cumulative number of recovered patients to 2,598,052.
The national death toll rose to 40,675 with 95 new fatalities.
Nationwide, 62% of intensive care unit beds were utilized, and 46% of mechanical ventilators were in use.
In Metro Manila, 59% of ICU beds and 44% of ventilators were utilized.
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