DOH logs 19271 new COVID-19 cases

The Department of Health (DOH) reported 19,271 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, September 19, bringing the total confirmed cases in the Philippines to 2,366,749.

There are currently 178,196 active COVID-19 infections, with 92% of cases being mild and 3.1% asymptomatic.

The DOH also recorded 25,037 new recoveries and 205 additional deaths, increasing the total recoveries to 2,151,765 and the death toll to 36,788.

The DOH emphasized that adherence to minimum public health standards, PDITR strategies, and vaccination remain the most effective defense against COVID-19.

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