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PH coronavirus cases near 140,000
As of Tuesday, August 11, 2020, the Philippines logged 2,987 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total infections to 139,538.
Of the new cases, 1,290 were "fresh" while 1,697 were from the DOH's backlog.
The country's death toll increased to 2,312 with 19 new fatalities, and recoveries reached 68,432.
Metro Manila accounted for 1,510 of the new cases, and hospital critical care capacity in the region was at 76%.
Researchers project that nationwide infections could reach 150,000 by the end of August.
Malacañang stated that the extension of the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in Metro Manila and nearby provinces is unlikely due to financial and economic concerns.
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