Philippines logs 6,835 new COVID-19 cases

The Philippines recorded 6,835 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, bringing the total number of infections to 3,616,387.

This marks the seventh consecutive day with new cases below 10,000.

Active cases have decreased to 116,720, with 98% of the new cases reported in the last 14 days.

Metro Manila, Western Visayas, and Central Visayas reported the highest numbers of new cases in the last two weeks.

Total recoveries climbed to 3,445,129 after 16,330 more patients recovered.

The death toll rose to 54,538 with 12 new fatalities reported.

The country's positivity rate stands at 19.1% based on tests conducted on February 5, 2022.

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