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DOH logs 726 new COVID-19 cases, highest in 6 days
The Philippines recorded 726 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, June 18, 2023, the highest daily tally in six days.
The active caseload decreased to 8,861, marking the lowest in 45 days and the tenth consecutive day of decline.
Recoveries increased by 870 to 4,083,967, while total deaths remained unchanged at 66,482.
On Saturday, June 17, 5,649 samples were tested from 5,456 individuals, with a cumulative positivity rate of 13.5%.
The National Capital Region (NCR) had the highest number of new cases in the past two weeks with 2,527, followed by Calabarzon and Central Luzon.
Quezon City reported the most new cases among cities and provinces in the last 14 days with 614, followed by Iloilo and Cavite.
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