DOH records 190 COVID-19 cases; active tally hits 9,244

The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday recorded 190 new COVID-19 cases as the active tally climbs to 9,244.

The country’s caseload is currently at 4,079,237, while the number of active cases increased from 9,228 on Monday, based on the DOH’s latest data.

The DOH said at least 150 new patients defeated the viral disease, bringing the recovery tally to 4,003,705, while the death tally reached 66,288.

The Health Department said among the regions with the highest infections were the National Capital Region with 577 cases, followed by Davao Region with 300, Calabarzon with 235, Soccsksargen with 170, and Northern Mindanao with 165.

The latest data showed that at least 5,937 individuals were tested, while 227 testing laboratories submitted data as of Monday.

The bed occupancy rate in the country stood at 15.5%, with at least 3,818 beds occupied and 20,738 vacant as of Sunday. —Richa Noriega/ VAL, GMA Integrated News