6,192 new infections push Philippines coronavirus caseload past 1.42M
MANILA, Philippines — Local health authorities on Friday reported 6,192 more COVID-19 infections, bringing the national caseload to 1,424,518.
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Active cases: 55,482 or 3.9% of the total
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Recoveries: 2,212, pushing total to 1,344,063
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Deaths: 177, bringing total to 24,973
Taal unrest, expired pandemic funds, and a vaccine update
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People living in communities affected by Taal Volcano’s unrest are facing compounded threats to their health: COVID-19 and the effects of sulfur dioxide.
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The Department of Health on Friday urged affected residents of the area to stay at home as much as possible, shut doors and windows, and wear face masks, ideally N95 masks, and protective clothing and goggles to minimize exposure.
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A senator warned that millions of Filipinos may soon have to deal with higher commuting costs, as fewer jeeps and buses are expected to roam the streets after the expiration of funds for service contracting with the public transport sector under Bayanihan 2.
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Johnson and Johnson said its single-shot COVID-19 vaccine is effective against the highly contagious Delta variant, with an immune response lasting at least eight months.
-- Bella Perez-Rubio
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