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9,661 new COVID-19 infections logged in Philippines; cases exceed 989,000
The Philippines logged 9,661 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, April 24, bringing the total caseload to 989,380.
Active COVID-19 cases in the country decreased to 89,485, with 95.9% being mild cases.
The Department of Health reported 145 new deaths, increasing the death toll to 16,674.
Recoveries also increased by 22,877, bringing the total number of recoveries to 883,221.
Fifty-six cases previously tagged as recoveries were reclassified as deaths after final validation.
In the National Capital Region, 71% of ICU beds were utilized by patients, and 59% of mechanical ventilators were in use.
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