PH logs 5,676 new COVID-19 cases, 11 Delta variant infections

Updated Fri, July 16, 2021 at 4:00 PM Published Wed, July 14, 2021 at 4:06 PM

The Philippines logged 5,676 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, July 16, 2021, bringing the total number of infections to 1,496,328.

Active infections increased to 48,480, with the majority being mild (91.8%) or asymptomatic (2.1%).

Severe and critical cases accounted for 2.6% and 1.6% of active infections, respectively.

Total recoveries climbed to 1,421,372 after 2,670 more patients recovered.

There were 162 new fatalities reported, bringing the total COVID-19 death toll to 26,476.

Nationwide, 56% of intensive care unit beds are in use, while 36% of mechanical ventilators are occupied.

The Philippines has reported its first 11 local cases of the more transmissible Delta variant, with two cases in Metro Manila.

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