DOH: PH logs 15,592 new COVID-19 cases
On Wednesday, September 22, the Department of Health (DOH) reported 15,592 new COVID-19 cases in the Philippines, bringing the national tally to 2,417,419.
The number of active cases decreased to 162,580 with recoveries climbing by 24,059 to 2,217,611 and fatalities increasing by 154 to a total of 37,228.
According to the DOH, 92% of active cases are mild, 3% asymptomatic, 1.5% severe, and 0.7% critical.
The positivity rate based on September 20 reports was 24.9%, with 53,349 individuals tested.
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