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Philippines reports another record low in COVID cases at 168
The Philippines recorded its lowest daily COVID-19 cases in almost 19 months with 168 new infections reported on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, a new record low since May 22 of the previous year.
This drop in cases is partly attributed to 20 laboratories failing to submit their data due to the aftermath of Typhoon Rai (Odette).
The total number of cases in the country has reached 2.84 million, with 50,794 deaths and 2.78 million recoveries.
Currently, there are 9,384 active COVID-19 cases, with varying degrees of severity.
95% of the reported cases occurred between December 8 and December 21, with Metro Manila, Calabarzon, and Western Visayas having the highest number of recent cases.
The occupancy rate for intensive care units (ICUs) across the Philippines stands at 22%, with Metro Manila at 21%.
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