MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Friday a high record of 3,045 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the number of total active cases in the country to 40,074.
According to the DOH, the total tally of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines, including deaths and recoveries, now stands at 587,704.
The DOH said 178 additional patients have recovered, pushing the number of those who have survived the disease to 535,207.
Meanwhile, there were also 19 newly-reported deaths, which brings the COVID-19 death toll in the Philippines to 12,423.
According to the health department, the active cases comprise 6.8 percent of the total tally, while recoveries and deaths…
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