PH logs 941 new COVID cases, 1,784 recoveries

On Saturday, March 5, the DOH reported 941 new COVID-19 cases and 1,784 recoveries in the Philippines.

The active case count decreased to 49,374 from 50,230 the previous day.

Of the new cases, 833 occurred within the last two weeks, with the National Capital Region (NCR) recording the highest number of cases at 223.

There were 109 new deaths reported, raising the total death toll to 56,879.

The positivity rate was recorded at 3.8%, below the WHO's target of less than 5%.

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