PH logs 12,159 new COVID-19 cases, active cases lowest since Aug 12

Updated Sun, October 10, 2021 at 9:00 PM Published Fri, October 8, 2021 at 1:17 AM

The Philippines logged 12,159 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, October 10, 2021, bringing the total infections to 2,666,562.

Active COVID-19 cases in the country decreased to 90,927, the lowest recorded since August 12.

Of the active cases, 72.7% are mild, 16.2% are asymptomatic, 3.4% are severe, 6.70% are moderate, and 1.4% are in critical condition.

The nation's overall tally of recoveries reached 2,666,562 with 27,727 new recoveries, the highest logged since October 3.

The death toll rose by 119 to 39,624.

According to DOH data, 47 duplicates were removed from the total case count, and 71 cases previously tagged as recoveries were reclassified as deaths after final validation.

COVID-19 ICU beds nationwide are at 70% utilization, with 69% in use in Metro Manila.

Ventilator utilization in Metro Manila stands at 51%.

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