DOH reports 517 new COVID-19 cases

The Department of Health (DOH) reported 517 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, December 4, 2021, bringing the total number of infections to 2,834,294.

This marks the eleventh consecutive day that the country has recorded fewer than 1,000 new cases.

The active case count now stands at 14,338, with varying conditions from asymptomatic to critical.

A total of 1,139 recoveries were also logged, increasing the overall recovery figure to 2,770,726.

The death toll reached 49,230 with the addition of 243 new fatalities.

The Philippines' COVID-19 positivity rate remained at 1.8%, within the WHO's target of less than 5%.

Nationwide, 25% of ICU beds for COVID-19 patients are in use.

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