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3,715 new COVID-19 infections logged, active cases down to 36,146
The Philippines logged 3,715 new COVID-19 infections on Saturday, August 20, 2022, bringing the total number of cases to 3,852,170.
Active COVID-19 cases in the country decreased to 36,146.
The National Capital Region reported the highest number of cases in the last two weeks with 14,206, followed by Calabarzon with 8,641 and Central Luzon with 4,842.
There were 4,753 new recoveries, increasing the total to 3,754,716.
Forty-seven new fatalities were recorded, bringing the death toll to 61,308.
Nationwide bed occupancy rate stood at 30.2% as of Friday, August 19, 2022.
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