COVID-19 active tally climbs to 18,910 as 1,306 new cases logged

The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday logged 1,306 new COVID-19 infections, pushing the active tally to 18,910.

The active cases reported on Thursday were 18,365.

This was the third day straight of more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases. 

The new cases pushed the nationwide tally to 4,054,159.

The National Capital Region (NCR) reported the most cases in the recent two weeks with 5,830.

It was followed by Calabarzon with 2,457, Central Luzon with 1,189, Western Visayas with 713, and Cagayan Valley with 710.

At least 620 new patients defeated the viral disease increasing the recovery tally to 3,970,254

Meanwhile, the death toll rose to 64,995 with 27 new fatalities.

At least 11,324 individuals were tested, while 334 testing laboratories submitted data as of Thursday, December 15.

The bed occupancy in the country stood at 23.5% with at least 6,497 beds occupied and 21,189 vacant as of Wednesday, December 14.—LDF, GMA Integrated News