PH logs 3,045 new COVID-19 cases, highest since Oct
The Philippines reported 3,045 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, March 5, the highest daily count since October 2020.
Total recoveries increased by 178 to 535,207 while deaths rose by 19 to 12,423.
Active cases now stand at 40,074 with most patients experiencing mild symptoms (89.7%) and a small percentage asymptomatic or in critical condition.
The DOH also noted that five testing laboratories failed to submit data on time and three previously reported recoveries were reclassified as deaths.
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