PH logs 2,052 new COVID-19 cases as vaccine deals secured

Updated Mon, January 11, 2021 at 4:05 PM Published Fri, January 8, 2021 at 7:48 PM

The Philippines' COVID-19 tally reached 489,736 on Monday with the Department of Health (DOH) reporting 2,052 new infections, the highest daily increase since December 18.

Davao City recorded the most new cases with 140, followed by Quezon City with 93, and Cavite with 87.

Recoveries rose to 458,206 after 10 more patients recovered, while the death toll increased to 9,416 with 11 new fatalities.

Active cases undergoing treatment or quarantine now stand at 22,114.

Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. announced that the Philippines has secured 30 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from India's Serum Institute, with an additional 60 million doses expected this week.

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III also confirmed a deal for 25 million doses of China's Sinovac vaccine.

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