Philippines logs 2,426 new COVID-19 cases; total infections near 312k

The Philippines recorded 2,426 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, bringing the total number of infections to 311,694.

Active cases have risen to 52,702, with 86.4% exhibiting mild symptoms, 9.0% asymptomatic, 1.4% severe, and 3.2% in critical condition.

The National Capital Region reported the highest number of new infections with 887 cases, followed by Cavite, Rizal, Negros Occidental, and Batangas.

There were 585 new recoveries, increasing the total to 253,488.

The death toll is now 5,504, with 58 new deaths reported, 42 of which occurred in September.

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