THE Department of Health (DOH) logged only 2,196 new cases today, slightly lower than yesterday’s 2,671, based on the DOH COVID-19 Case Bulletin issued today, February 17, 2022.
Overall, the number of COVID-19 infections in the country now stands at 3,646,793 cases.
Active cases continued its slide with only 66,588 cases today from yesterday’s 68,829. Active cases are patients undergoing treatment in government hospitals and temporary quarantine facilities.
Recoveries from COVID-19 today, however, was down slightly to 4,409 cases from yesterday’s 6,130 count, pushing overall COVID-19 recoveries in the country to 3,524,875 cases.
In terms of deaths, a total of 107 died today from COVID-19 to increase the number of total deaths to 55,330 fatalities.
Positivity rate today, meanwhile, was at 9.7 percent from yesterday’s 9.6 percent and with 29,392 people tested.
Also, 93.0 percent of the cases were mild and asymptomatic, the DOH bulletin noted.
Also, 79 cases tagged earlier as recoveries were reclassified as deaths upon final validation.
All laboratories were operational on February 15, 2022, but three laboratories were not able to submit their data to the COVID-19 Document Repository System (CDRS). According to data in the last 14 days, the three laboratories contribute, on average, 0.8 percent of samples tested and 1.9 percent of positive individuals.
The agency continues to remind the public not to become complacent against the threat of COVID-19 and make it a habit to follow the minimum public health standards and to always wear face masks, and also face shields when in medical facilities, maintain physical distancing and frequently wash hands. At the onset of symptoms, immediately isolate and undergo testing. Remember to be tested at the right time, and to be vaccinated in order to receive added protection against COVID-19.