Philippines logs lowest daily COVID-19 cases since July

The Philippines recorded its lowest daily number of new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday with 3,656 infections, the first time since July that the total fell below 4,000.

Active cases decreased to 67,061, while recoveries increased by 228 to a total of 2,627,331.

The death toll rose slightly with five new fatalities, bringing the total to 40,977.

Recent data shows that positivity rates remain high at around 11.6%, indicating continued need for vigilance despite the downward trend in cases.

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