The Philippines recorded only 890 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Wednesday, Nov. 24.
Based on the Department of Health's (DOH) case bulletin, the active cases nationwide dropped to 17,864 or only 0.6 percent of the country's overall tally since last year---which currently stood at 2,828,660.
Of the active cases, 53.4 percent are mild, 4.8 percent are asymptomatic, six percent are in critical condition, 14.4 percent severe, and 21.39 percent are in moderate condition.
The country's total number of recoveries increased to 2,763,114 after 1,710 more patients survived from the viral illness.
The death toll, meanwhile, climbed to 47,682 with 200 new fatalities.
"Pinapaalalahanan ang lahat na huwag maging kampante sa banta ng COVID-19 (Everyone is reminded not to be complacent on the threat of COVID-19)," the DOH said.
"Bagkus, dapat natin ipagpatuloy ang tamang pagsunod sa minimum public health standards at laging magsuot ng facemask na may face shield, mag physical distancing, at maghugas ng kamay. Agad rin na magpabakuna upang makakuha ng dagdag na proteksyon laban sa COVID-19 (Instead, we must continue to properly adhere to minimum public health standards and always wear a face mask and face shield, observe physical distancing, and wash our hands. Also, get vaccinated immediately to get extra protection against COVID-19)," it added.