Manila Bulletin
DOH reports 3,000 new COVID-19 cases
The Philippines' tally of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases rose to 587,704 on Friday, March 5, with the Department of Health (DOH) reporting 3,093 new infections, the highest since October 16, 2020.
There were 19 new deaths, raising the death toll to 12,423, and 178 new recoveries, bringing the total to 535,207.
Of the 40,074 active cases, over 89% are mild, 5.6% are asymptomatic, 2.0% are critical, and 1.9% are severe.
The DOH detected 52 additional cases of the South African variant (B1351), 31 new cases of the UK variant, and 42 new cases with mutations of potential clinical significance.
Health officials cautioned the public to strictly follow minimum health protocols, emphasizing that face masks and shields are as effective as vaccines.
This update comes as the country's daily positivity rate hit 9.16% on Wednesday, March 3, the highest recorded since September 18, 2020.
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