Philippines logs 5,434 new COVID-19 infections; active cases at nearly 30K

An elderly woman receives a booster shot at the Marikina Sports Complex on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022.

The STAR / Walter Bollozos

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health reported Tuesday 5,434 additional COVID-19 infections, the highest single-day rise since October 23, bringing the number of active cases to nearly 30,000.

Of the newly-reported cases, 99% occurred in the last 14 days. Most of the cases were reported in Metro Manila, Calabarzon and Central Luzon.

The positivity rate was at 26.2%, based on 24,855 samples processed on Sunday. The World Health Organization recommends that positivity rate should remain at 5% or lower before countries reopen.

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