Philippines COVID-19 cases now at 52,914 with 1,233 new infections

The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday reported 1,233 new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections, of which 848 are "fresh" or newly validated and 385 are "late," bringing the total to 52,914.

The DOH also announced that the number of patients who have recovered from the COVID-19 in the Philippines surpassed 13,000 with 286 new ones, bringing the total to 13,230.

Among the fresh cases, 408 are from the National Capital Region, 30 are from Region VII, and 413 are from other areas across the country.

Among the late cases, 139 are from the National Capital Region, 28 are from Region VII, 218 are from other areas across the country.

Meanwhile, 42 more fatalities brought the death toll to 1,360. This is the highest number of reported  fatalities since April 12, when 50 deaths were recorded.  On July 9, DOH logged zero deaths, the first time since March.

"[B]agamat mataas ang reported deaths today, thankfully hindi po tayo umabot sa numbers na atin noong March... Let us all keep it this way by being the solution in our homes, in our offices, and in public places," Dr. Beverly Ho, DOH director for Health Promotion and Communication Service said in a live briefing.

Ho said they expect a surge in recoveries on Monday.

"Kausap natin ang ating mga local government units at marami po sa kanila ang nakapag-submit ng data sa atin, so expect po natin ang good news on Monday," she said.

There are also 38,324 active cases undergoing treatment or quarantine.—LDF, GMA News