Philippines Reports Over 1,600 New COVID-19 Cases on Friday
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,639 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the total number of cases to over 415,000.
This marks eleven consecutive days with less than 2,000 daily cases; Davao City had the highest number of new cases (113), followed by Laguna and Quezon City (76 each).
Total recoveries increased to 375,237 with 305 new recoveries, while the death toll rose to 8,025 after 27 more deaths.
The DOH-7 reported 111 new cases in Central Visayas on Thursday, raising the region's total to 23,541; Cebu province had the highest number of new cases (41).
The Philippine National Police (PNP) recorded an additional 14 COVID-19 cases, bringing the total within the organization to 7,771 with 7,366 recoveries and 25 deaths.
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