PH COVID-19 recoveries near 513K, active cases over 31K

As of February 18, 2021, the Philippines has recorded 512,375 recoveries from COVID-19, representing a 92.3% recovery rate.

The Department of Health (DOH) announced 412 new recoveries, bringing the total number of individuals who have overcome the virus to 512,375.

The country also registered 1,744 new confirmed cases and 96 new deaths, increasing the total active cases to 31,115 and the death toll to 11,673.

Of the active cases, 85.6% are mild, while 8.6% are asymptomatic, 2.5% severe, 0.78% moderate, and 2.5% critical.

Five duplicates were removed from the total case count, with two of these being recoveries, and 68 recoveries were reclassified as deaths after validation.

DOH data from February 18, 2021, showed that 6% of 27,966 tested individuals were positive for COVID-19.

The Philippines maintains a 21,400-bed capacity for COVID-19 patients, with 63% of ICU beds, 66% of isolation beds, and 78% of ward beds currently occupied.