Philippines logs 579 more COVID-19 cases, total tops 22,000

The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines breached the 22,000 mark on Monday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 579 more infections—331 “fresh” or newly validated and 248 reported late—bringing the total to 22,474.

Total recoveries also rose to 4,637 after 107 more patients recovered from the respiratory disease, while the death toll climbed to 1,011 with eight more fatalities.

Among the fresh cases, 114 are from Metro Manila, 156 are from Region VII, one is a repatriate, while the remaining 60 are spread out across the country.

Among the late cases, 106 are from Metro Manila, five are from Region VII, 31 are repatriates, while the 106 other patients came from various areas nationwide.

There are also 16,362 active cases undergoing treatment or quarantine, 15,627 of which are mild, 660 are asymptomatic, while 56 are severe and 19 are in critical condition.

As of June 7, the Philippines has 41 certified polymerase chain reaction facilities and 13 GeneXpert laboratories that have tested a total of 395,221 individuals.

Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire earlier said the DOH’s testing protocol has been revised to include high-risk asymptomatic individuals. —LDF, GMA News