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Record-high 7,103 COVID-19 cases push Philippines’ total to 648,066
The Philippines logged 7,103 new COVID-19 cases on March 19, the highest single-day tally since the pandemic began, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 648,066.
The Department of Health (DOH) also reported 13 new deaths, increasing the fatalities to 12,900.
Recoveries grew by 390 to 561,902.
There are currently 73,264 active COVID-19 cases nationwide, the highest since August 29, 2020.
The country's daily positivity rate hit 15%, the highest since April 22, 2020.
The Octa Research Group previously warned of a "serious surge" of COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila.
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