Active COVID-19 cases hit 72,248 after Philippines logs 9,226 new infections
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Saturday recorded 9,226 additional COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections to 1,046,653.
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Active cases: 72,248 or 6.9% of the total
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Recoveries: 10,809, pushing total to 957,051
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Deaths: 120, bringing total to 17,354
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— Bella Perez-Rubio with a report from Xave Gregorio
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