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DOH logs 582 new Covid-19 cases, 494 more recoveries
The Philippines logged 582 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, December 17, 2021, a significant increase from the 289 cases reported on Thursday.
The total number of active cases rose slightly to 10,167 from 10,095.
There were 494 new recoveries, bringing the total number of recoveries to 2,776,727.
The death toll increased to 50,570 with 74 additional fatalities reported.
The positivity rate on December 15 was 1 percent, based on 33,545 individuals tested.
Nationwide, 22% of ICU beds are occupied, with Metro Manila reporting 24% occupancy.
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