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7,443 new COVID-19 cases push Philippines’ total to 1,216,582 with 156 new deaths
The Philippines recorded 7,443 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, May 29, 2021, bringing the total number of infections to 1,216,582.
Active cases decreased to 53,614, with the majority being mild (93.1%), asymptomatic (2.3%), severe (1.8%), and critical (1.4%).
The country also saw 7,533 recoveries, increasing the total number of recovered patients to 1,142,246.
The DOH reported 156 new deaths, bringing the total fatalities to 20,722.
Data showed that 59% of the country's intensive care unit beds are in use, with 58% utilization in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Mechanical ventilators are occupied at 38% nationally and 39% in the NCR.
The DOH stated that modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) is not an option for areas currently under general community quarantine (GCQ) for June.
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