PH COVID-19 cases exceed 483K with 1,776 new infections

Updated Fri, January 8, 2021 at 4:01 PM Published Tue, January 5, 2021 at 4:02 PM

The Philippines' COVID-19 tally reached 483,852 with 1,776 new infections reported on Friday, January 8, 2021, as five laboratories failed to submit their data.

Total recoveries rose to 449,330 with 285 new recoveries, while the death toll increased to 9,364 with eight additional fatalities.

Currently, there are 25,158 active COVID-19 cases in the Philippines, with 82.6% experiencing mild symptoms, 8.6% asymptomatic, 2.9% severe, and 5.4% in critical condition.

Bulacan reported the highest number of new infections with 99 cases, followed by Davao City with 96, and Quezon City with 83.

The Department of Health (DOH) stated that 60% of the country's intensive care unit beds are available and 79% of mechanical ventilators are ready for use.

The DOH cautioned the public against complacency in the fight against COVID-19, despite claims that the "worst is over."

Around 15,000 participants are being sought in the Philippines for the World Health Organization's Solidarity Trial of COVID-19 vaccines, expected to begin by late January or February.

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