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PH Covid-19 cases now 11,876; 86 new recoveries recorded
The Philippines has recorded 11,876 total confirmed cases of COVID-19, with an additional 258 infections reported.
The Department of Health (DOH) also announced 86 new recoveries and 18 new deaths, bringing the total recoveries to 2,337 and the death toll to 790.
The majority of the new cases, 73 percent, originated from the National Capital Region, followed by Central Visayas (6 percent) and other regions (21 percent).
As of May 13, the country has a dedicated bed capacity of 13,400 for COVID-19 patients, with occupancy rates ranging from 36.90% for ward beds to 39.74% for isolation beds.
About 39.69% of the 1,242 intensive care unit beds are occupied, and 21.39% of the 992 ventilators available for COVID-19 patients are in use.
Local isolation and treatment facilities (Ligtas Covid) offer 49,560 beds, with an additional 1,348 beds in mega Ligtas Covid facilities.
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