PH's COVID-19 TALLY TOPS 205,000 As of August 27, the Philippines now reported 205,581 total confirmed coronavirus infections. Active cases at 68,357. READ MORE:
MANILA — The Department of Health on Thursday reported 3,249 additional COVID-19 cases or a total of 205,581 confirmed cases in the Philippines.
The active cases or those still infected with COVID-19 are 68,357 . Majority are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms. The UP OCTA Research Group estimates that total COVID-19 cases may go up to 220,000 to 230,000 by the end of August. The DOH said it is hard to tell if the COVID situation in the country is headed towards the researchers' projections.
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