Philippines logs 2,227 new COVID-19 cases

The Philippines recorded 2,227 new COVID-19 infections on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases to 2,826,410.

Active COVID-19 cases nationwide have decreased to 21,101, with 56.9% mild, 4.4% asymptomatic, 13% severe, and 5.5% critical.

The country reported 3,152 new recoveries, bringing the total to 2,758,235.

Fatalities increased by 175, pushing the death toll to 47,074.

125 duplicates were removed from the total case count, and 191 cases tested negative were removed, while 147 recoveries were reclassified as deaths.

Nationwide, 31% of intensive care unit (ICU) beds for COVID-19 patients are in use, and 18% of mechanical ventilators are utilized.

In Metro Manila, 31% of ICU beds are in use, with 20% of ventilators utilized.

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