The Department of Health recorded 12,021 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections on Wednesday, bringing the total to 1,688,040 cases.
Based on newly collected data by the Department of Health, here are the new incoming numbers for today:
- All cases: 1,688,040
- Still recovering: 81,399, or 4.8% of total infections
- Just recovered: 9,591, making it 1,577,267 who are all recovering
- Deaths: 154, which brings the total local death toll to 29,374
The country recorded the highest number of new COVID-19 infections in the Philippines in the past 124 days or since April 10.
The number of COVID-19 active cases is also record-breaking today after it reached 81,399. This is the highest since April 24, 2021.
The Commission on Audit (COA) report today found that there were “deficiencies” in the management of DOH’s COVID-19 funds worth P67.32 billion.
The shorter seven-day quarantine for fully vaccinated close contacts of probably/confirmed COVID-19 cases has also been suspended for now.
12,021 new COVID-19 cases recorded, highest in over 4 months
The Philippine National Police is now ready for the IATF to decide to extend the most stringent enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila, which is due to end on August 20. It will be recalled that a lockdown was implemented due to the sudden kick-off of cases as the more infectious Delta variant spread.
PNP chief Guillermo Eleazar also stressed that they would strictly enforce the “ban” when it comes to outdoor exercises this ECQ in Metro Manila, which can be done to control the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 has already affected 200.29 million people worldwide, according to the latest data from the World Health Organization. Of that number, 4.3 million people died.
Meanwhile, the Department of Health in Region VII has confirmed local transmission of Delta variant in Cebu City.
According to DOH Region VII chief pathologist Dr. Mary Jean Loreche, their data showed two Delta variant COVID-19 patients have no travel history or contacts with Filipinos from other countries.
To date, DOH Region 7 has reported 36 cases of Delta variant.
Loreche added the increase in COVID-19 cases in the region was due to “very open” borders, pandemic fatigue, and the public’s violation of minimum health standards.
Gatherings of fully-vaccinated individuals, especially the young ones, have also contributed to the rise in COVID-19 numbers in the region, Loreche added.
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