The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday reported an increase of new positive cases  of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Philippines, and the highest number of deaths in one day.

The Philippines reported so far its highest number of fatalities from COVID-19, with 50 new deaths, totaling 297.

The country also reported a total of 4,648 positive COVID-19 cases in the country, with 220 new positive cases.

“As of 4PM today, the Department of Health reports 220 new cases (PH4,429-PH4,648) of COVID-19. Total number of cases in the country is now at 4,648,” said the DOH COVID-19 Case Bulletin #029.

Likewise, the DOH announced 40 new recoveries.

This brings the total number of recoveries to 197./Stacy Ang