Philippines reports record-high 21,819 new COVID-19 cases
The Philippines reported a record-high 21,819 new COVID-19 cases on January 7, bringing the total caseload to over 2.9 million.
Friday's positivity rate reached an unprecedented 40%, with 70,049 tests conducted.
Active cases increased to 77,369, the highest since October 17.
The DOH also recorded 129 deaths and 973 recoveries, bringing the total death toll to 51,871.
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