Manila Bulletin
PH's COVID-19 cases up by 1,923
The Philippines recorded 1,923 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, February 19, the lowest daily tally for 2022 and the lowest since December 30, 2021.
This marks the sixth consecutive day with cases below 3,000 and the first time the number has fallen below 2,000.
Active COVID-19 infections total 62,533 as of Saturday, with 57,104 mild, 851 asymptomatic, 2,854 moderate, 1,420 severe, and 304 critical.
The country's COVID-19 positivity rate is 7.9% based on 27,761 individuals tested on February 17.
The total confirmed cases in the country have reached 3,650,748, with 3,532,608 recoveries and 55,607 deaths.
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 198 new fatalities on Saturday, bringing the total death toll to 55,607.
COVID-19 patients occupy 29% of intensive care unit beds, 26% of isolation beds, and 20% of ward beds nationwide.
Following a surge due to the Omicron variant, the Philippines has been reclassified as a 'low risk' country for COVID-19.
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