The Philippines on friday tallied 2,376 new COVID-19 cases as the National Capital Region eased to the looser Alert Level 2.
The day's total brought the total active cases to 37,377. The Department of Health also reported 260 deaths and 2,109 recoveries.
Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the Philippines has a cumulative total of 2,797,986 cases, 44,085 deaths and 2,716,524 recoveries.
Alert Level 2, the second lowest under a five-step quarantine system, in Metro Manila will last until Nov. 21. Under this level, businesses can operate at up to 70% of their outdoor capacities, and up to half of their indoor capacities for fully vaccinated individuals.
Colleges and universities may hold in-person classes subject to health protocols. Children will also be allowed outdoors for leisure and school activities under Alert Level 2.
The Philippines is kicking COVID vaccinations "to the max" later in November, eyeing to vaccinate five million people over three days, vaccine czar Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr. said Thursday. The goal is to fully vaccinate 50 million Filipinos before the year ends for a happy Christmas.
YOUR GUIDE TO ALERT LEVEL 2:
Alert Level 2 in Metro Manila: What Does It Mean?
Alert Level 2: Colleges, Universities Can Hold Limited Face-to-Face Classes
Children Allowed Outdoors for Leisure, School Under Alert Level 2