Philippines logs 899 new COVID-19 cases; PNP reports 42,189 total

The Philippines recorded 899 new COVID-19 infections on Saturday, the fourth consecutive day with less than 1,000 cases.

Active cases stood at 17,052, with positivity rate slightly decreasing to 2.4% from 2.5%.

Total recoveries increased by 1,667 to 2,765,920 while the death toll rose to 48,205.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported two new infections among its personnel, bringing total cases to 42,189 with 66 active cases.

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