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DOH logs 1,920 new COVID-19 cases, highest daily total in 6 months
The Philippines logged 1,920 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, May 7, marking the highest daily total in over six months.
This brings the total nationwide caseload to 4,102,788, with active infections rising by 1,213 to 11,408.
The nationwide positivity rate is now at 19.9%, an increase from the previous day.
Total recoveries have reached 4,024,927, while the death toll is at 66,453.
The National Capital Region (NCR) reported the highest number of new infections in the last 14 days with 5,777 cases.
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