DOH logs 5,392 new COVID-19 cases, total at 1.44 million

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health on Monday said 5,392 more individuals contracted the COVID-19, bringing the country's total count to 1,441,746.

Today's numbers saw active cases down by 1,114 from July 4's 52,708. Authorities said 10 laboratories did not submit screening results. 

• Active cases: 51,594 or 3.6% of the total


• Recoveries: 6,477, bringing the number to 1,364,960


• Deaths: 43, or now 25,192 in total

What's new today?

• Official figures showed the country has administered over 11.7 million COVID-19 vaccine doses as of July 4. Some 2.86 million have completed their shots, while 8.83 million have received their initial dose. 


• DOH said it would send additional COVID-19 jabs and antigen test kits to evacuation centers in Taal amid the continued volcanic unrest in the area. 


• The Philippine National Police told its offices and units to be on the lookout for persons who would fake documents to show they are now fully vaccinated for COVID-19. 


• DOH denied it purchased medicines nearing expiration dates, as it sought to refute claims made by Sen. Manny Pacquiao.