DOH logs 850 new COVID-19 cases

The Department of Health (DOH) logged 850 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, December 23, 2022, bringing the active tally to 16,994.

This follows a report of over 1,000 cases the previous day.

The National Capital Region (NCR) recorded the highest number of new cases in the past two weeks with 5,164 infections, followed by Calabarzon with 2,253 and Central Luzon with 1,105.

The total confirmed cases since 2020 have reached 4,060,236, with recoveries at 3,978,049.

The death toll climbed to 65,193 with 21 new fatalities.

Nationwide COVID-19 bed occupancy remains low at 21.2%.

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