Philippines reports over 80,000 COVID-19 cases

As of Sunday, July 26, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached 80,448 with 2,110 new infections reported.

The death toll increased to 1,932 after 39 more patients died, while recoveries rose by 382 to a total of 26,110.

Active cases stood at 52,406, with 90% being mild, 9% asymptomatic, and less than 1% severe or critical.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned the public against purchasing unapproved coronavirus vaccines sold locally or online, emphasizing that no vaccine has completed clinical trials for safety and efficacy.

On Friday, July 24, the DoH reported 2,103 new cases, bringing the total to 76,444 with a death rate of 2.6% as of July 22, down from 6.7% in April.

Presidential spokesman Harry Roque announced that the government would participate in the Gavi COVAX facility to expedite vaccine development and distribution.

Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire noted discussions with bilateral partners for trials of vaccines being developed by China and Taiwan.