Philippines Reports Over 21,000 New COVID-19 Cases
The Philippines reported 21,261 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, September 16, bringing the total number of infections to 2,304,192.
Active cases rose to 177,946 with 86.1% being mild and 9.2% asymptomatic.
The death toll increased by 277 to 36,018, the highest since August 25.
Total recoveries climbed to 2,090,228 after 13,644 new recoveries were recorded.
Based on reports from September 16, the positivity rate was at 27% with 74,153 tests conducted.
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