Philippines posts 584 new COVID-19 cases; active tally at 8,508

The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday recorded 584 new coronavirus infections, bringing the country's active cases to 8,508.

This is the second straight day of increasing new cases.

Data from the DOH’s latest bulletin showed that the nationwide caseload jumped to 4,161,235 while the total recoveries also climbed to 4,086,245.

Meanwhile, the country’s death toll remained at 66,482, marking the fifth straight day of no new deaths.

The National Capital Region (NCR) has the highest number of cases, with 2,100 within the past two weeks, followed by Calabarzon with 1,339, Central Luzon with 1,337, Western Visayas with 846, and Cagayan Valley with 587.

In cities and provinces, Quezon City recorded with most new cases in the past 14 days with 505, Iloilo with 484, Cavite with 465, Bulacan with 376, and Pampanga with 332.

On Wednesday, 6,949 individuals were tested, while 311 testing labs submitted data.

As of June 21, the COVID-19 bed occupancy is at 17.7%, with 4,484 occupied and 20,818 vacant.—LDF, GMA Integrated News