DOH records 2,321 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday
On Sunday, October 16, the DOH recorded 2,321 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total nationwide caseload to 3,982,965.
Active cases decreased slightly to 26,003 from 26,404 on Saturday but remained above 25,000 for four consecutive days.
The recovery tally increased to 3,893,452 while the death toll rose by 33 to 63,510.
Infections in the past two weeks were highest in the National Capital Region with 10,399 cases, followed by Calabarzon and Central Luzon.
On Saturday, October 15, the DOH logged 2,367 new infections, bringing active cases to 26,404, and recovery tally climbed to 3,890,748 with 2,232 new recoveries.
Thirty-eight deaths were recorded on Saturday, pushing the death toll to 63,477, while testing data showed a national bed occupancy rate of 25.7%.
The DOH has been recording over 2,000 new cases for three consecutive days.
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