Philippines logs 350 new COVID-19 cases, active tally at 9,568

The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday recorded 350 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the nationwide tally to 4,083,275.

According to the DOH’s latest bulletin, the number of active cases slightly increased by 238 to 9,568.

Meanwhile, 95 new recoveries brought the country’s recovery tally to 4,007,298.

The death tally also increased to 66,409, with six new deaths.

The National Capital Region (NCR) has the highest number of infections with 1,047, followed by Davao Region with 393, Northern Mindanao with 350, Calabarzon with 326, and Central Visayas with 165.

DOH said 3,7546 beds were occupied, while 20,019 were vacant as the bed occupancy in the country remains at 15.4%.

The DOH, meanwhile, said at least 4,109 individuals were tested, while 383 testing labs submitted data as of Thursday.—LDF, GMA Integrated News