DOH logs 1,750 new COVID cases; active infections drop to 22,899

The Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,750 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total caseload to 3,896,541.

Active cases decreased slightly to 22,899 from 23,272 on Tuesday.

The DOH noted that this is the second consecutive day of fewer than 2,000 daily reported cases.

Metro Manila recorded the highest number of infections in the past two weeks with 9,082 cases, followed by Calabarzon and Central Luzon.

Recoveries increased to 3,811,475 with 2,025 new recoveries, while the death toll rose to 62,167 with 49 new fatalities.

As of Monday, September 5, at least 8,060 beds were occupied and 21,120 were vacant, resulting in a bed occupancy rate of 27.6%.