Philippines logs record-high 17,231 new COVID-19 cases

The Philippines reported a record-high 17,231 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, August 20.

This marks the highest daily increase since the pandemic began in March 2020.

Active cases rose to 123,251, also the highest since April 20.

The DOH reported 317 new deaths and 5,595 recoveries, bringing total recoveries to 1,653,351 and the death toll to 31,198.

The positivity rate was at 26.1% out of 64,934 tests conducted.

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