Philippines logs 16,621 new Covid-19 cases, 148 deaths

The Philippines recorded 16,621 new Covid-19 infections, bringing the total case count to 2,020,484.

An additional 10,965 patients have recovered, pushing the country's overall recovery count to 1,840,294.

The total number of active cases nationwide is now at 146,510, with 96.2 percent being mild.

The DOH reported 148 new fatalities, increasing the country's Covid-19 death toll to 33,680.

DOH data from August 31 shows that 26.9% of individuals tested were positive for Covid-19.

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