DOH Reports 129,913 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 (August 9, 2020)

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The number of COVID-19 cases in the country climbs to 129,913, with the DOH reporting 3,109 new infections. DFA reports 39 new COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad, bringing the cumulative total to 9,754. Recoveries reach 5,783 with 23 new survivors, while the death toll remains unchanged at 708.

DOH Updates, “As of 4 PM today, August 09, 2020, the Department of Health reports the total number of COVID-19 cases at 129,913.

A total of 3,109 confirmed cases are reported based on the total tests done by 82 out of 99 current operational labs.

DOH likewise announces 654 recoveries. This brings the total number of recoveries to 67,673.”

Here’s a summary of Cebu City’s COVID-19 cases from August 2 to 8. In a week’s time, the city’s new recoveries surpassed the number of new cases as its active cases dropped to less than 2,000 since August 7.

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