PH logs 2,157 new COVID-19 cases, total infections over 393K

The Philippines reported 2,157 new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections on Saturday, bringing the nationwide tally to 393,961.

Quezon City had the highest number of new infections with 115, followed by Davao City with 107, Rizal with 105, Bulacan with 102, and Cavite with 82.

The number of recoveries increased to 350,216 with 252 new survivors, while the death toll reached 7,485 after 24 additional fatalities.

Of the 36,260 active COVID-19 cases, 83.7 percent are mild, 10 percent are asymptomatic, 4 percent are in critical condition, and 2.3 percent are severe.

Fifty-six percent of the country's intensive care units for patients are available, and 78 mechanical ventilators are ready for use.

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