2,010 COVID Cases Logged, New Record Low for the Year

The Philippines on Tuesday logged 2,010 new COVID-19 cases, hitting a new record low for year for the third day straight.

The day's tally beat the previous record of 2,730 infections logged yesterday. 

Active cases stood at 72,305. The Department of Health reported 6,293 new recoveries and 52 deaths, 

Overall, a total of 3,641,940 COVID-19 cases have been reported since the pandemic began in March 2020, of which 3,514,489 have recovered and 55,146 died.

Alert Level 2 in Metro Manila is extended until the end of February. Alert Level 1, the lowest set of restrictions, could be declared once certain indicators are met.

EXPLAINER: Alert Level 1: What to Expect When We Get There

Under Alert Level 2, children are allowed outdoors for leisure activities. Those under 18 years old are allowed in establishments that can operate at a maximum 50% capacity indoors and 70% capacity outdoors based on guidelines issued by the Inter-Agency Task Force on COVID-19 response.

Movements both intrazonal (within Metro Manila) and interzonal (in and out of Metro Manila) are allowed subject to possible restrictions to be imposed by local government units.

U.S. manufacturer 3M said Monday demand for face masks was expected to slow sharply this year, as sales for COVID pills were predicted to rise.

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