Philippines logs 3,520 new COVID-19 cases; active tally at 35,399

The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday recorded 3,520 new COVID-19 cases, increasing the total nationwide caseload to 3,938,203.

Sunday’s total was the highest in six days and came after three days straight of more than 2,000 new infections.

Based on the DOH’s latest data, the country’s active cases increased to 35,399 from 32,323 on Saturday. This is the third straight day with more than 30,000 active infections.

Likewise, the number of recoveries climbed to 3,840,041 while the death toll rose by 31 to 62,790.

According to the DOH, the regions with the most cases in the last two weeks were the National Capital Region with 13,808 followed by Calabarzon with 5,054, and Central Luzon with 2,804.

The Health Department said at least 16,093 individuals were tested, while 327 testing labs submitted data on September 24.

It said that the bed occupancy in the country was 26%, with 7,425 beds occupied, while 21,130 were vacant. —LBG, GMA News