PH COVID-19 cases surpass 1.5M; second Delta death confirmed

Updated Mon, July 19, 2021 at 4:02 PM Published Sat, July 17, 2021 at 4:08 PM

The Philippines surpassed 1.5 million total COVID-19 cases with 5,651 new infections reported on Monday, July 19.

The Department of Health reported 72 additional deaths, bringing the total death toll to 26,786.

Of the total cases, 47,561 are active, with 91.9% mild, 2.9% asymptomatic, 2.7% severe, and 1.6% critical.

Nationwide, 54% of intensive care unit beds are in use and 36% of mechanical ventilators are occupied.

In Metro Manila, 43% of ICU beds are in use, while 32% of ventilators are utilized.

The country has recorded its second death due to the Delta variant, following the initial report of 11 local cases.

Davao City leads local government units with the highest number of daily COVID-19 cases from July 7 to July 16, and its intensive care unit utilization rate is at 95%.

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