Philippines logs 525 new COVID-19 infections; active cases at 45,339

The Philippines on Saturday logged 525 new COVID-19 infections, increasing the nationwide tally to 3,673,717.

Based on the Department of Health (DOH)’s data posted on its website, active infections stood at 45,339.

The top regions with cases in the recent two weeks were the National Capital Region (NCR) with 2,155, followed by Region 4-A with 1,020 and Region 6 with 743.

The DOH said recoveries increased to 3,570,355 while new fatalities pushed the death toll to 58,023.

The latest data showed that 24.64% of intensive care unit (ICU) beds for COVID-19 patients nationwide were in use.

At least 22.04% of isolation beds in the country were utilized, while 13.66% of ward beds nationwide were in use.

PNP personnel

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday reported at least six new COVID-19 cases among its personnel, increasing its COVID-19 tally to 48,856.

According to the latest PNP data, at least 24 active infections have been recorded.

The PNP also logged two personnel recovered from the viral disease, bringing its recovery tally to 48,704.

The number of deaths among PNP personnel remained at 128. — Richa Noriega/DVM, GMA News