PH logs 850 new COVID-19 cases; active tally at 16,994

The Philippines recorded 850 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, December 23, bringing the total active cases to 16,994.

This is a decrease from Thursday's tally and below the average daily infections over the past week.

Metro Manila continues to lead in cases with 5,164 infections, followed by Calabarzon with 2,253 and Central Luzon with 1,205.

The national cumulative case count is now at 4,060,236, with recoveries reaching 3,978,049 and deaths totaling 65,193.

Additionally, the DOH reported 21 new fatalities on Friday.

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