Philippines reports 142 COVID-19 cases; active tally at 9,355

The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday logged 142 new COVID-19 cases, while the active tally increased to 9,355.

According to the DOH’s latest figures, the new infections brought the country's COVID-19 cases to 4,076,704.

The active infections also rose to 9,355 from 9,308 on Thursday, the DOH said.

The DOH said the highest cases in the recent two weeks were the National Capital Region with 431 infections, followed by Davao Region with 219, Calabarzon with 201, Soccsksargen with 117, and Caraga with 88.

The Health department said the recovery tally climbed to 4,001,216 while the death toll also rose to 66,133.

At least 4,113 beds were occupied and 20,726 were vacant, while the bed occupancy in the country increased to 16.6% as of Thursday.

A total of 8,443 individuals were tested, while 326 testing laboratories submitted data as of Thursday.—LDF, GMA Integrated News