Manila Bulletin
COVID-19 cases continue to rise as DOH records close to 3K new infections
The Philippines ended 2021 with 2,961 new COVID-19 cases on New Year's Eve, marking a continued increase in daily infections.
This brings the cumulative total to 2,843,979 infections, with 14,233 active cases.
Of the active cases, 342 are in critical condition.
The national positivity rate surged to 10.3%, surpassing the WHO's recommended less than 5%.
The country recorded 481 new recoveries and 132 new fatalities, bringing the total death toll to 51,504.
The DOH is coordinating with Epidemiology and Surveillance Units to ensure death information is up to date, as some were reported late.
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The Philippines logged 5,434 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, the highest since October 29, bringing the country's cumulative number of infections to 2,861,119.
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The Department of Health (DOH) detected 421 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the nationwide total to 2,839,111.
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