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PH coronavirus cases surpass 72,000
The Philippines recorded 1,594 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total to 72,269.
Metro Manila reported the highest number of new infections with 971 cases, followed by Cebu with 252.
The country's total recoveries increased to 23,623 with 342 new recoveries, and the death toll rose to 1,843 with six additional fatalities.
Currently, there are 46,803 active cases, with the majority being mild or asymptomatic.
The Department of Health (DOH) based its report on data from 78 operational laboratories and removed 89 duplicate cases.
Malacañang stated that Metro Manila could return to a stricter quarantine if cases reach 85,000 by July 31, a projection also made by UP experts.
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