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Philippines records 380 new COVID-19 cases; total tops 15,000
The Philippines recorded 380 new COVID-19 cases on May 27, bringing the total to 15,049, which is the highest number of new daily cases since April 6.
Recoveries increased to 3,506 with 94 additional patients discharged, and the death toll rose to 904 with 18 new fatalities.
There are 10,639 active cases undergoing treatment or quarantine.
Experts from the University of the Philippines advised against easing quarantine restrictions in high-risk areas due to the continued upward trend of infections.
This recommendation comes as Metro Manila mayors agreed to downgrade the region to a general community quarantine after May 31.
As of May 25, 282,923 individuals have been tested nationwide, with a 7.6 percent positivity rate.
The number of daily COVID-19 tests conducted has recently dropped below the target of 8,000 per day, with only 5,535 tests performed on May 25.
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