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DOH reports 858 new COVID-19 cases; active tally climbs to 5,293
The Department of Health (DOH) logged 858 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, April 28, bringing the total active infections nationwide to 5,293.
The nationwide caseload has reached 4,091,854, with recoveries now at 4,020,117 and the death toll unchanged at 66,444.
The National Capital Region (NCR) recorded the highest number of new infections in the past 14 days with 2,536 cases.
Calabarzon followed with 1,148 new infections, then the Davao Region with 445, Western Visayas with 378, and Central Luzon with 351.
COVID-19 bed occupancy in the country rose to 16.9% as of Wednesday, with 4,098 occupied beds and 20,189 vacant beds.
A total of 7,190 individuals were tested, with 320 testing labs submitting data.
Infectious disease expert Dr. Rontgene Solante stated that the COVID-19 situation in the country remains stable despite the recent increase in cases and positivity rate.
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