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174 new COVID-19 cases drive up PNP total infections to 32,239
The Philippine National Police (PNP) recorded 174 new COVID-19 cases, bringing their total infections to 32,239.
There are currently 1,915 active COVID-19 cases within the PNP.
Total recoveries in the PNP climbed to 30,235 after 100 new recoveries were reported.
The PNP's COVID-19 death toll increased to 89.
Nationwide, the DOH reported 13,177 new COVID-19 cases, marking the highest daily infections since April 2.
The country's active cases surpassed 90,000 for the first time since April 24, reaching 96,395.
Total recoveries nationwide reached 1,587,069 after 4,322 more patients recovered.
The Philippines recorded 299 new fatalities, the highest since April 9, bringing the death toll to 29,838.
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