COVID-19 deaths in Philippines top 18K as recoveries breach 1M
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Friday recorded 7,733 additional COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections to 1,087,885.
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Active cases: 66,626 or 6.1% of the total
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Recoveries: 4,227, pushing total to 1,003,160
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Deaths: 108, bringing total to 18,099
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