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MANILA, Sept 26 (Xinhua): The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the Philippines surged to 301,256 with 2,747 new Covid-19 (coronavirus) infections reported by the health ministry on Saturday. The ministry said the number of recoveries rose to 232,906 after 787 more patients recovered. Meanwhile, 88 more patients died from the pandemic, bringing the death toll to 5,284. The capital region Metro Manila was the country's worst hit area with 1,115 cases newly confirmed on Saturday. The ministry said over 3.37 million people in the Philippines have been tested so far. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the ministry is...
