Philippines logs 6,812 new COVID-19 cases, total rises to 1,385,053

The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) reported Friday 6,812 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 1,385,053.

The death toll climbed to 24,152 after 116 more patients died from the viral disease, the DOH said.

The Philippines, which has more than 110 million population, has tested more than 13 million people since the outbreak in January 2020. (ANI/Xinhua)

( With inputs from ANI )

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