DOH logs 850 new COVID-19 infections; active tally at 16,994

The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday logged 850 new COVID-19 infections, while the active tally rose to 16,994.

This came a day after more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases were recorded, while the active tally also increased from 16,900 on Thursday.

The country’s total COVID-19 tally is currently at 4,060,236, according to the DOH’s latest data.

Among the regions with the most cases in the past two weeks were the National Capital Region with 5,164, followed by Calabarzon with 2,253, Central Luzon with 1,105, Western Visayas with 618, and Cagayan Valley with 502.

At least 752 more patients defeated the viral disease bringing the recovery tally to 3,978,049.

The death toll, meanwhile, also climbed to 65,193 with 21 new fatalities.

At least 9,710 individuals were tested, while 337 testing laboratories submitted data as of Thursday, December 22.

The bed occupancy in the country stood at 21.2% with at least 21,472 beds occupied and 5,765 were vacant as of Wednesday, December 21. — DVM, GMA Integrated News