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Philippines logs 2,285 new COVID-19 infections, active cases breach 20K
The Philippines recorded 14,640 new COVID-19 infections from July 11 to July 17, a 44% increase from the previous week.
On July 18, the Department of Health (DOH) logged 2,285 new COVID-19 cases, the highest single-day tally since February.
Active cases in the country have breached 20,000, reaching 20,524 as of July 18, the highest total since April 14.
The total number of COVID-19 infections in the Philippines has reached 3,735,383, with 3,654,218 recoveries and 60,641 deaths.
The National Capital Region (NCR) reported the highest number of cases in the last two weeks with 10,130, followed by Calabarzon with 5,707 and Central Luzon with 2,434.
As of July 18, bed occupancy in the country was at 22.7%, with 6,617 beds occupied.
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