Philippines sees 5,462 new coronavirus infections
MANILA, Philippines — Local health authorities on Wednesday reported 5,462 more COVID-19 infections, bringing the national caseload to 1,286,217.
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Active cases: 54,000 or 4.2% of the total
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Recoveries: 7,854, pushing total to 1,210,027
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Deaths: 126, bringing total to 22,190
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The Department of Health does not consider Davao City as a coronavirus epicenter but authorities are monitoring the situation there as infections continue to rise.
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The Department of Trade and Industry is proposing the reopening of indoor establishments such as gyms and museums at a low operating capacity.
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US Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer is urging President Joe Biden to set aside at least five million doses of COVID-19 vaccines for the Philippines – a key ally and former colony – as part of the US commitment to donate excess vaccines to other countries.
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The US has also lowered its travel advisory level to the Philippines from Level 4, "do not travel," to Level 3, "reconsider travel."
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The Level 3 advisory is due to a "high level of COVID-19" in the country as well as "crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping," in the Sulu Archipelago, Marawi City and other parts of Mindanao, according to the US Department of State website.
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The Philippine National Police has filed several charges before the Mandaluyong City Prosecutor’s Office against two men behind the sale of vaccine and vaccination slots.
— Bella Perez-Rubio
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