DOH reports 289 new COVID-19 cases, lowest in 6 months

The Department of Health (DOH) reported 289 new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, December 27, the lowest single-day tally in six months, bringing the country's total cases to 4,062,511.

Active COVID-19 cases decreased to 14,695, the lowest number recorded since June 15.

Total recoveries rose to 3,982,533, and the death toll reached 65,283.

The National Capital Region (NCR) recorded the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the past two weeks with 4,450 cases, followed by Calabarzon with 1,985.

Nationwide COVID-19 bed occupancy is at 17.2%, with 4,713 occupied and 22,712 vacant beds as of Sunday, December 25.

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