The number of Covid-19 cases in the country is on a downward trend, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Saturday.

As of 3 May, the DOH said it has observed an 87 percent decrease in cases and fatalities from 2024, with only 1,774 Covid-19 cases reported this year compared to 14,074 last year.

Meanwhile, the case fatality rate is only 1.13 percent. Recent trends also indicate a slight drop in reported cases over the past three to four weeks, according to the Health department.

From 71 cases reported from 23 March to 5 April, it went down to 65 cases from 6 to 19 April.

The DOH made the statement after reports of an uptick in infections in other parts of Southeast Asia, with Covid-19 cases increasing in Singapore and Thailand.

However, the DOH assured the public there is no cause for alarm at this time.

"We are actively coordinating through established mechanisms like the ASEAN. This gives us verified information, boosting readiness even as we see no cause for alarm," the agency said.

"We are committed to keeping the public informed and will provide timely updates should the situation evolve," it added.

The DOH also urged the public to stay informed through its official DOH channels and continue practicing preventive measures against Covid-19, including wearing of face masks in healthcare facilities, staying at home when sick, covering mouth when coughing or sneezing, regularly washing of hands with soap and water, and seeking early consultations for symptoms.