DOH: 224 new COVID-19 cases; active infections drop to 22K

On Saturday, the Department of Health (DOH) reported 224 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 3,682,847.

Active infections dropped to 22,150 from 23,199 on Friday, marking the lowest number since January 2.

The DOH noted that Metro Manila had the highest case count in the past two weeks with 1,266 cases, followed by Region 4-A and Region 3.

Recoveries increased to 3,600,733 while the death toll rose to 59,964.

The bed occupancy rate remained at a safe level of 16%, with 5,186 occupied beds out of 32,419 total beds.

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