PH logs 12,576 new COVID-19 cases, total infections hit 784,043

Updated Sat, April 3, 2021 at 4:15 PM Published Wed, March 31, 2021 at 4:47 PM

The Philippines logged 12,576 new COVID-19 cases on April 3, 2021, marking the second consecutive day with over 10,000 new infections.

The total confirmed cases have reached 784,043, with active cases now at a record high of 165,715.

There were 103 new fatalities, bringing the death toll to 13,423, and 599 new recoveries, increasing the total to 604,905.

The DOH reported that 30 duplicate cases were removed and 48 recoveries were reclassified as deaths after final validation.

Seven laboratories did not submit their data on April 2, 2021.

Metro Manila and surrounding provinces (Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Bulacan), known as "NCR Plus," are currently under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) until April 4, with a potential extension.

The country is experiencing its worst COVID-19 surge since March.

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