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2,668 new COVID-19 cases push Philippines’ total to 600,428
The Philippines recorded 2,668 new COVID-19 cases on March 9, 2021, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 600,428.
This count broke a four-day streak of reporting over 3,000 daily cases.
The total number of recoveries reached 546,078 with 171 new recoveries, and the death toll increased to 12,528 with seven new fatalities.
There are 41,822 active cases, with the majority being mild or asymptomatic.
As of March 9, 2021, 57% of the country's ICU beds are available, and 76% of mechanical ventilators are ready for use.
An expert from OCTA Research warned that daily new cases in Metro Manila could reach 5,000 by March 31, with the reproduction number potentially increasing to 1.8.
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The Philippines reported 5,404 new COVID-19 cases on March 15, 2021, marking the fourth biggest single-day tally in the country since the pandemic began.
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OCTA Research projects that daily COVID-19 cases in the Philippines could reach 11,000 by the end of March.
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Overseas Filipinos recorded 761 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, March 8, 2021, the highest for the year.
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