THE Department of Health (DOH) reported that new COVID-19 cases today remained at the 3k level with a 3,806 count, slightly higher than yesterday’s 3,604 total, according to the latest DOH COVID-19 Case Bulletin issued today, July 14, 2021.
This brings the total number of COVID-19 infections in the country to 1,485,457 with 44,408 listed as active cases or patients who are undergoing treatment in government hospitals and temporary quarantine facilities.
The DOH also logged 6,296 new recoveries from the COVID-19 disease today, slightly up from the 5,840 recoveries recorded yesterday.
Currently, there are now 1,414,817 individuals listed as total recoveries.
However, a total of 140 cases were added to the list of COVID-19 deaths today, almost double the 77 cases recorded yesterday. This brings to 26,232 the total number of COVID-19 fatalities.
A total of nine duplicates were removed from the total case count, of which eight were recoveries.
Also, 105 cases earlier tagged as recoveries were reclassified as deaths upon final validation.
Meanwhile, positivity rate is at 11.0 percent from 31,987 people who were tested.
Majority, or 93.5 percent of the cases, are mild and asymptomatic.
All laboratories were operational on July 12, 2021 while five laboratories were not able to submit their data to the COVID-19 Document Repository System (CDRS). Based on data in the last 14 days, the five non-reporting laboratories contribute, on average, 2.1 percent of samples tested and 1.9 percent of positive individuals.
The DOH continues to remind the public to strictly observe the Minimum Public Health Standards to ensure the safe recovery of our country. The moment any symptoms of COVID-19 are experienced, coordinate immediately with the BHERTs (Barangay Health Emergency Response Teams) or with the One COVID Referral Center.
The agency reiterates that the safety of the country is everyone’s responsibility, and that by helping each other, the country will overcome this COVID-19 pandemic.