Central Luzon Covid-19 recoveries reach 20,673

The number of Covid-19 recoveries in Central Luzon has risen to 20,673, accounting for 87.6% of the region's total confirmed cases as of December 8, 2020.

New recoveries reported on December 7 totaled 555, contributing to the overall increase in recovered patients.

Central Luzon recorded 223 new infections, raising the active case count to 2,068, or 8.8% of total confirmed cases.

The majority of active cases are mild (1,269) or asymptomatic (739), with 50 severe and 10 critical cases.

The death toll in the region decreased to 867, with 18 additional fatalities reported.

New infections were distributed across several provinces, with Bulacan reporting the highest number at 56 cases.

Aurora has zero Covid-19 cases.

DOH-Region 3 Director Cesar Cassion warned against complacency, emphasizing the need for vigilance during the holiday season despite declining active cases.

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