Manila Bulletin
1,301 new COVID cases recorded, pushing PH total to 448,331
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,301 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, increasing the total to 448,331.
Davao del Norte had the highest number of new infections with 96, followed by Quezon City, Laguna, Rizal, and Western Samar.
The number of recoveries climbed to 409,433 with 111 additional patients recovering, while 35 new deaths raised the toll to 8,730.
There are currently 30,168 active cases, with the majority being mild or asymptomatic.
The DOH noted adjustments in case classifications, with nine duplicate cases removed and 14 deaths reclassified as recoveries, while four recoveries were reclassified as deaths.
Available intensive care unit beds stand at 58 percent capacity, and 80 percent of mechanical ventilators are ready for use.
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