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DOH logs 156 new COVID-19 cases, lowest daily tally in nearly 4 months
The Department of Health (DOH) logged 156 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, the lowest daily tally in nearly four months.
This brings the country's total cases to 4,170,389, with active cases dropping to 5,470, the lowest in 78 days.
Total recoveries have reached 4,098,404 with 362 new additions, while the death toll increased by five to 66,515.
The National Capital Region (NCR) recorded the most new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days with 810.
Quezon City had the highest number of cases among cities and provinces in the past 14 days with 199.
A total of 5,014 individuals were tested on Monday, July 17, with 308 testing labs submitting data.
The national bed occupancy rate for COVID-19 related admissions is currently at 14.5%.
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