The Philippines on Friday tallied 15,566 new COVID-19 cases, as Alert Level 4 in Metro Manila is extended until Oct. 15.
Active cases now stand at 130,268. There were 23,483 new recoveries and 199 deaths reported.
Total cumulative cases since the pandemic began is now at 2,565,487, of which 2,396,726 have recovered and 38,493 died.
Alert Level 4, with eased restrictions, is expected to last until Oct. 15. Gyms are now allowed to open and more services are made available to fully vaccinated individuals. Granular lockdowns will still be implemented in barangays or streets with a high number of COVID infections.
Vaccinations for those aged 12 to 17 is eyed to start on Oct. 15. Only Moderna and Pfizer can be administered as they are the only brands cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for use on minors.
Several cities in Metro Manila have opened vaccine pre-registration to kids as more of the younger population get infected with the respiratory disease.
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