A new report reveals that there has been a significant increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, with a total of 10,000 new cases reported nationwide. This brings the total number of cases in the country to over 250,000. Additionally, there have been 150 new deaths recorded, pushing the total death toll to 5,000. The surge in cases has put immense pressure on hospitals and healthcare systems, with many facilities reaching full capacity. Authorities are urging the public to adhere to preventative measures such as wearing masks and practicing social distancing to curb the spread of the virus.