DOH logs 315 new COVID-19 cases; active tally dips to 4,255

The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday logged 315 new COVID-19 cases, while the number of active infections decreased by 81 cases to 4,255 from 4,336 on Monday.

The nationwide caseload is currently at 4,089,709, while the recovery tally rose to 4,019,010. The death toll remains at 66,444.

The region with the most new infections in the last 14 days is the National Capital Region (NCR) with 2,079; followed by Calabarzon with 884; Davao Region with 439; Western Visayas with 307; and Central Luzon with 293.

Among cities and provinces, Davao City had the most new cases in the last 14 days with 282, followed by Quezon City with 271; City of Manila with 260; Cavite province with 203; and Rizal province with 179.

The Health Department said COVID-19 bed occupancy in the country is currently at 16.7% as of Monday, with 4,019 beds occupied and 20,042 vacant. 

Meanwhile, at least 7,072 individuals were tested, while 321 testing labs submitted data as of Monday. — Richa Noriega/BM, GMA Integrated News