COVID-19 cases in Philippines hit another record high at 34,021
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Thursday registered 34,021 additional cases—a new record-high—as the country battles a fresh surge in infections driven by the hyper-contagious Omicron variant.
Thursday's tally beat the previous record of 33,169 infections logged on Monday.
The additional infections brought the nation’s caseload to 3,092,409.
According to the Department of Health, 98% of the newly reported cases occurred from December 31 to January 13.
Half of the infections were from Metro Manila. Twenty-one percent of the cases were from Calabarzon, while 11% were from Central Luzon.
The positivity rate was 47.9% out of 78,866 tests. This was way above the 5-percent threshold of the World Health Organization for opening economies.
Seven testing laboratories did not submit their data to the DOH.
The death toll hit 52,736 after 82 more patients died, while recoveries increased by 4,694 to 2,802,286.
There are 34,021 active cases, which accounted for 7.7% of the total confirmed infections. Nearly 95% of the active cases have mild symptoms.
Changes in protocols
- The DOH updated its protocols on quarantine and isolation periods, shortening the durations for fully vaccinated COVID-19 patients and close contacts of positive individuals.
- The agency also said that asymptomatic close contacts are not required to undergo COVID-19 testing. The new policies will be presented to the government’s pandemic task force.
- The Department of Education allowed its regional offices and school division offices to suspend classes in January depending on the health status of teachers and students, and the risk classification in their areas.
- Transport advocacy groups said banning the unvaccinated from using public transportation will only inconvenience commuters.
— Gaea Katreena Cabico
Bite-sized updates on the emerging coronavirus Omicron variant outbreak and third wave of the pandemic in the Philippines. — Photo by The STAR/Miguel de Guzman
The Philippines logged 599 severe and critical COVID-19 patients in hospitals on June 5, DOH sayd.
Out of the 2,632 ICU beds reserved for COVID-19 patients, only 386 (14.7%) were occupied.
From May 30 to June 5, there have been 1,295 new COVID-19 cases in the country. The daily average is now at 185.
Noong ika-5 ng Hunyo 2022, mayroong 599 na malubha at kritikal na pasyente na naka-admit sa ating mga ospital dahil sa COVID-19. Sa 2,632 ICU beds na nakalaan para sa mga pasyenteng may COVID-19, 386 (14.7%) lamang ang okupado. pic.twitter.com/8cVLPYkZUj
— Department of Health (@DOHgovph) June 6, 2022
The National Capital Region remains the region with most new COVID-19 cases as of March 14, 2022, according to data from OCTA Research.
Metro Manila logged 141 new COVID-19 cases on Monday.
Among provinces, Cebu registered the most new cases with 57, followed by Iloilo with 56, Cavite with 23 and Rizal with 23.
Provinces with the most new cases on 3.14.22. Data was extracted from https://t.co/kM89DgrHW7. Any errors in data should be addressed to DOH. @dzbb @allangatus @News5PH @dzrhnews @DZAR1026 @NewsRmn @dzme_1530khz @dwiz882 @ali_sotto @PhilstarNews @manilabulletin @ManilaTimesNEWS pic.twitter.com/Eda9eTFOSA
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) March 15, 2022
Among highly urbanized cities in Luzon, Puerto Princesa is the lone city that remains at moderate risk for COVID-19 due to very high testing positivity rate, OCTA Research says.
As of March 6, NCR, Baguio City, Naga City and Santiago were at low risk.
Meanwhile, Angeles, Dagupan, Lucena and Olongapo improved to very low risk.
HUCs in Luzon as of March 6, 2022. Angeles, Dagupan, Lucena, Olongapo at VERY LOW RISK while NCR, Baguio, Naga City, Santiago at LOW RISK. Puerto Princesa still at MODERATE RISK. @dzbb @DZAR1026 @allangatus @NewsRmn @News5PH @dwiz882 @ali_sotto @PhilstarNews @dzrhnews @EagleNews pic.twitter.com/OVqBboB2a1
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) March 7, 2022
The Department of Health logs an additional 941 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the national caseload to 3,666,678.
As of Saturday, there are 49,374 active cases.
The Department of Health reports 853 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the national tally to 3,665,747.
To date, there are 50,230 active cases.
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