PH logs 1,563 new COVID-19 cases; active infections at 9,159

The Philippines on Friday recorded 1,563 new COVID-19 cases, pushing the country’s active infections to 9,159.

Based on the latest bulletin of the Department of Health, the total nationwide tally currently stands at 4,099,088 while the total recoveries are now at 4,019,325.

The death toll is still at 66,444.

In the last 14 days, Metro Manila remained the area with the highest number of new infections with 4,589. It was followed by CALABARZON with 2,263, Central Luzon with 657, Western Visayas, with 564, and Bicol Region with 424.

COVID-19 bed occupancy in the country is still at low risk with 18.2%

9,465 individuals were tested for the virus on Thursday, May 4. 318 testing laboratories submitted their results.

Independent monitoring group OCTA Research on Thursday said the seven-day positivity rate in Metro Manila soared to 20.4% as of May 3 from last week’s 14%. Positivity rate refers to the percentage of people who were found positive for COVID-19 among the total number of individuals tested. —Sundy Locus/ VAL, GMA Integrated News