PHILIPPINES: 1,524 COVID -19 new cases recorded; total cases 490,000+; total deaths 9,554

PHILIPPINES: 1,524 COVID -19 new cases recorded; total cases 490,000+; total deaths 9,554

As of 4 PM today, COVID-19 cases in the country reached 491,258. Of the total, 18,634 (84.3%) are exhibiting mild symptoms and 1,341 (6.2%) in critical condition.

There are 23,532 (4.8%) active cases, with 1,524 added to the tally.

With 44 new recoveries, a total of 458,172 (93.3%) have recovered.

A total of 9, 554 (1.94%) have died, with 139 new deaths in a day.

In its daily tally, the DOH reported only 1,318 out of 19, 079 tested positive, with a 6.4% positivity rate for November 11.

National Capital Region remains to be on top of the total number of COVID-19 cases. However, Davao City, Quezon City, Rizal, Cavite, Davao del Norte, and Cebu City recorded the highest number of cases for today. Furthermore, there has been a consistent delay in reports of data from testing laboratories.

Source: https://manilatoday.net/1524-covid-19-new-cases-recorded-total-cases-breach-490000-as-of-january-12/