The number of patients who have recovered from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has a new high record after the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported 145 new recoveries, raising the total to 2,251.
The highest single-day recoveries previously recorded was 116 on May 8.
On the other hand, the DOH reported an increase of 268 new positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the country, bringing the total number to 11,618.
“As of 4PM today, May 13, 2020, the Department of Health reports 268 new cases (PH11351-PH11618) of COVID-19. NCR with additional 165 new cases, Region 7 with an additional 58 new cases and 45 new cases from different Regions. The total number of cases in the country is now at 11,618,” said DOH COVID-19 Case Bulletin #060.
Meanwhile, total death toll was reported at 772 with 21 new fatalities./Stacy Ang
