MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday reported that the Philippines once again logged more than 2,000 new Covid-19 cases.
Based on the latest DOH data, a total of 2,536 more people contracted the Covid-19 virus.
This, after the country recorded less than 2,000 cases on September 27 and 28.
The DOH stated that the active cases in country increased to 28,172.
Metro Manila still had the highest number of cases in the past two weeks with 13,962. It was followed by Calabarzon (5,307), Central Luzon (2,794), Davao Region (1,324), and Western Visayas (808).
Earlier, the DOH reported that Metro Manila is under the moderate risk case classification for Covid-19 as it continues to see an increase in the number of infections.
Six areas in the capital region are also experiencing a rise in their Covid-19 hospital admissions. These areas are Pasig, Muntinlupa, Malabon, Makati, Navotas, and Caloocan City.
The total number of cases in the country is 3.9 million, with 3.8 recoveries and 62,916 deaths.
“To continue our march towards the new normal, let us continue to adhere to our minimum public health standards such as wearing the best-fitting mask, isolating when sick, doubling up protection through vaccines, and ensuring good airflow,” the DOH said.
