DOH reports 4,444 new COVID-19 cases

The Department of Health (DOH) reported 4,444 new COVID-19 infections on August 12, 2020, bringing the total case count to 143,749.

Metro Manila recorded the highest number of new cases with 2,618 infections, followed by Laguna with 233, Cavite with 227, Rizal with 174, and Bulacan with 129.

Of the newly reported cases, 3,294 occurred within the recent 14 days, with the National Capital Region (NCR) accounting for 57% of these.

Total recoveries increased to 68,997 after 636 more patients recovered, while the death toll climbed to 2,404 with 93 new fatalities.

Out of the newly reported deaths, 13 occurred in August, 49 in July, and 30 in June.

There are 72,348 active cases, with 91.3% being mild, 7.3% asymptomatic, 0.6% severe, and 0.7% critical.