Philippines logs 3,758 new COVID-19 cases
The Philippines reported 3,758 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, Aug 18, increasing the total active cases to 36,115.
NCR had the highest number of cases in the recent two weeks with 14,779, followed by Calabarzon with 9,147.
The recovery tally increased to 3,747,372 after 2,703 more recoveries were reported, while the death toll rose to 61,221 with at least 48 new fatalities.
As of Tuesday, Aug 16, bed occupancy in the country slightly decreased to 30.7%, with 8,906 beds occupied and 20,088 vacant.
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