The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday reported that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) positive cases continue to surge, as 339 new cases of the coronavirus have been reported, bringing the total to 10,343.
“As of 4PM today, May 7, 2020, the Department of Health reports 339 new cases (PH10005-PH10343) of COVID-19. Region 7 with additional 205 new cases, NCR with 110 new cases and 24 new additional cases from different Regions. Total number of cases in the country is now at 10,343,” said DOH COVID-19 CASE BULLETIN #054.
The number of fatalities also recorded 27 new cases, bringing the death toll to 685.
DOH also announced 112 new recoveries. This brings the total number of recoveries to 1,618./Stacy Ang