Philippines logs 188 new COVID-19 cases, active tally down to 5K

The Department of Health on Monday logged 188 new COVID-19 infections, as the country’s active cases decreased to 5,303.

Based on the DOH’s data posted on its website, this brings the nationwide COVID-19 case load to 3,686,082.

The health department said total recoveries rose to 3,620,369, while the country’s death toll climbed to 60,410.

The DOH said at least 12,663 individuals were tested, while 290 testing labs submitted data on May 1.

It said that the bed occupancy in the country was 15.9%, with 5,055 beds occupied, while 26,746 vacant.

From April 25 to May 1, the country logged a total of 1,399 new COVID-19 cases,  5 percent lower than the cases reported the previous week.

According to the DOH’s weekly case bulletin, the daily case average for the week was 200.

This was lower compared to the 209 average recorded from April 18 to 24, with 1,465 total new COVID-19 infections. —NB, GMA News