Philippines reports record COVID 19 cases, 50 deaths in 24 hours

The number of active cases soared to an all-time high of 287,856, and the coronaviruses positivity rate rose to 47.4 percent for testings nationwide, according to the Department of Health DOH.

The DOH said 50 more people died from COVID 19 complications, bringing the death toll to 52,907. Twelve laboratories didn't submit data on Sunday.

The COVID 19 cases in the Southeast Asian country have risen to record highs this month. The authorities attributed the fourth wave of infections to high mobility, poor compliance with health protocols and fast spread of the Omicron and Delta variants of COVID 19.

The daily COVID 19 cases hit a record of 39,004 on Saturday in the country. Since the pandemic in the country, more than 24 million people have been tested for COVID 19 - 19 in the Philippines.