Philippines' COVID-19 cases climb to 438k with 1,733 new infections

The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday announced 1,733 new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 438,069. 

The DOH also said that 133 cases have recovered, bringing the total to 399,582. Meanwhile, the death toll went up to 8,526 with 17 new fatalities.

Of the total cases, 6.8 percent or 29,961 cases remain active.

Davao City recorded the highest number of new caseswith 162, followed by Quezon City (92), Benguet (80), Rizal (70), and Laguna (66). -MDM, GMA News