Philippines logs 13,221 COVID-19 cases

As of Wednesday, May 20, 2020, the Philippines has recorded a total of 13,221 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

The Department of Health (DOH) reported 279 new cases, 89 new recoveries, and five additional deaths, bringing the national death toll to 842 and total recoveries to 2,932.

Of the new cases, 150 or 54 percent were reported in the National Capital Region, 14 cases or 5 percent in Central Visayas, and 115 cases or 54 percent from other regions.

The total number of active cases nationwide is 9,447.

The DOH has 13,356 total bed capacity dedicated to patients with Covid-19.

About 35.40 percent of ward beds, 35.70 percent of isolation beds, and 33.70 percent of intensive care unit beds are occupied.

There are 1,965 total ventilators for Covid-19 patients and about 19.40 percent of them are in use.

In Ligtas Covid facilities across the country, there are 47,751 beds dedicated to Covid-19 patients, with an additional 1,348 beds in mega Ligtas Covid facilities.