Philippines' COVID-19 cases near 539K
As of Monday, February 8, the Philippines' total COVID-19 cases reached 538,995 with 1,690 new infections reported by the Department of Health (DOH).
Total recoveries increased to 499,772 after 23 more patients recovered from the illness.
The death toll rose to 11,231 following 52 additional fatalities.
Four duplicate cases were removed and 46 previously tagged as recovered were reclassified as deaths.
On Sunday, February 7, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported 50 new COVID-19 cases among its employees, bringing the total to 10,481 with 9,888 recoveries and 29 fatalities.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) also reported 49 new cases among Filipinos abroad, raising the total tally to 14,469 with 9,115 recoveries and 954 deaths.
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