DOH logs 9 new COVID-19 deaths; 1,878 fresh cases in past week

The Department of Health said Saturday that the country logged nine new COVID-19 deaths, as the World Health Organization proclaims an end to the global health emergency caused by coronavirus.

A DOH weekly report published on May 6 shows nine new deaths; 735 new recoveries; 1,878 new cases; and 10,195 active cases in the country.

Also, the report indicates that the total number of reported COVID-19 cases now stands at 4,100,868 and the total number of deaths at 66,453.

On the other hand, the total number of those who recovered so far stands at 4,024,220, the report indicates.

Meanwhile, independent OCTA Research group said Sunday that the nationwide COVID-19 positivity rate stood at 19.3% as of May 6.

On May 5, OCTA warned that Metro Manila's positivity rate could surge up to 25%.

Likewise, OCTA called for continued release of COVID-19 advisories for Filipinos to keep an eye on. —LBG, GMA Integrated News.