COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rise to 1,247,899
MANILA, Philippines — Local health authorities on Thursday reported 7,217 additional coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 1,247,899.
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Active cases: 55,790 or 4.5% of the total
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Recoveries: 3,483, pushing total to 1,170,752
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Deaths: 199, bringing total to 21,357
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