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Philippines logs record Coronavirus infections, death rate climbs

August 20, 2021 / 5:39 PM
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Sharjah 24 – SPA: The Philippines reported a record in new coronavirus cases on Friday and warned the trend could continue as restrictions were relaxed in the capital region.
The health ministry confirmed 17,231 new cases and 317 fatalities, the highest daily death toll in four months. Deaths reached more 1.8% of total cases, bringing the August average to 1.5%, versus 1.9% in July, Reuters reported.
August 20, 2021 / 5:39 PM

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