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2,037 new COVID-19 cases bring Philippines’ tally to 578,381
The Philippines' COVID-19 tally rose to 578,381 with 2,037 new infections reported.
The total number of recoveries climbed to 534,351 after 86 more patients recovered.
The death toll increased to 12,322 with four new fatalities.
There are 31,708 active cases undergoing treatment or quarantine.
Around 60% of the country's intensive care unit beds are available, while 77% mechanical ventilators are ready for use.
China's donation of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine doses arrived on Sunday.
Dr. Gerardo Legaspi, director of the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital, became the first official recipient of a COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines.
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