Manila Bulletin
PH logs 1,491new COVID cases
The Philippines logged 1,491 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the total tally to 458,044.
Quezon City recorded the highest number of new infections with 129 cases, followed by Rizal, Benguet, Davao City, and Laguna.
The country also registered 436 new recoveries and 36 additional deaths, increasing the total number of survivors to 421,086 and the death toll to 8,911.
There are 28,047 active cases nationwide, with 83.4% showing mild symptoms, 8.8% asymptomatic, 4.9% in critical condition, and 2.5% with severe symptoms.
Nine duplicate cases were removed from the total count, and nine previously recovered cases were reclassified as deaths.
DoH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire emphasized the need to continue observing public health standards even with the availability of vaccines.
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