MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday reported yet another highest single-day increase in new COVID-19 cases at 6,958. Based on DOH’s latest COVID-19 bulletin, the country’s coronavirus caseload now stands at 136, 638. DOH also said that of the 6,958 newly-reported COVID-19 cases, a staggering 4,163 came from the National Capital Region (NCR) while 400 were from Laguna, 363 from Rizal, 132 from Cavite, and 178 from Bulacan. The previous highest single-day jump was recorded last August 4 at 6,352. DOH noted that 233 cases were removed from the total count this time after validation and removal of duplicate entries.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 10, 2020 12:27 UTC