New COVID-19 cases in the Philippines slightly went down on Friday to 137 from the 162 infections logged on Thursday, the Department of Health (DOH) said.
The total active tally is at 9,312, up from the 9,298 cases on February 9.
According to the DOH data, a total of 20 more people succumbed to the illness, pushing the deaths since the pandemic struck to 65,924.The National Capital Region logged the highest infections with 574 cases in the last two weeks, followed by Calabarzon with 240, Davao Region with 162, Western Visayas with 120, and Central Luzon with 101.—LDF, GMA Integrated News
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