PH records 7,213 new COVID-19 recoveries

The Philippines recorded 7,213 new COVID-19 recoveries on Saturday, bringing the total to 1,428,504.

The total number of infections has reached 1,502,359, with 47,257 active cases.

An additional 122 fatalities were reported, increasing the death toll to 26,598.

Nationwide, 95.1 percent of confirmed cases have recovered, 3.1 percent are undergoing treatment, and 1.77 percent have died.

Of those recuperating, 91.8 percent have mild symptoms, two percent are asymptomatic, 2.7 percent are severe, 1.6 percent are critical, and 1.89 percent are moderate.

Currently, 56 percent of ICU beds, 46 percent of isolation beds, and 42 percent of ward beds dedicated for COVID-19 patients are in use nationwide.

In Metro Manila, 42 percent of ICU beds, 38 percent of isolation beds, and 34 percent of ward beds are in use.