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COVID-19 cases in PHL breach 161,000 mark; recoveries rise to 112,586 with 40,397 additional ones

(Eagle News) — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country breached the 161,000 mark on Sunday, Aug. 16, after the Department of Health reported an additional 3420 cases on the same day. The DOH said recoveries also rose to 112,586 after 40,397 were added to the existing tally. This is the most number of COVID-19 recoveries the Philippines has reported in a single day. The DOH said of the 161,253 total COVID-19 […]