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PH reports 578 fresh cases of coronavirus, the most in a single day
The Philippines recorded 943 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, June 20, 2020, pushing the total number of infections to 29,400.
Of the newly reported cases, 578 were classified as "fresh" and 365 as "late".
The total number of recoveries reached 7,650 with 272 additional patients recovering, while the death toll climbed to 1,150 following 20 new fatalities.
Active cases undergoing treatment or quarantine numbered 19,951, with the majority experiencing mild symptoms.
The National Capital Region and Region VII accounted for a significant portion of both fresh and late cases reported on Saturday.
Two cases were removed from the overall count due to duplication.
The country maintained 46 certified PCR facilities and 16 GeneXpert laboratories to support its testing efforts.
By Friday, over half a million individuals had been tested for COVID-19, with the nation's testing capacity nearing 10 million.
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