COVID-19 cases in Philippines about to hit 1 million

The Philippines’ total COVID-19 caseload came close to hitting 1 million as 8,162 new confirmed infections were reported on Sunday, April 25.

The country’s COVID-19 tally now stands at 997,523, said the Department of Health (DOH).

Sunday was the 7th consecutive day that the number of additional cases was below 10,000.

The DOH also reported 109 more deaths, bringing the country’s coronavirus death toll to 16,783. Sunday was the 5th straight day that new deaths were over 100.

Meanwhile, reported recoveries increased by 20,509, raising the total to 903,665.

Of the total cases, 77,075 or 7.7% remain active, the lowest tally since March 21, when it was at 73,072.

Following a surge of cases in late March and early April, new COVID-19 cases have been on a downward trend. The Octa Research group noted this decrease in Metro Manila in the past week.

Nonetheless, the group also urged the government to hire more nurses to treat and care for COVID-19 patients in Metro Manila.

Mayors in the National Capital Region – which is under the “NCR Plus” bubble along with 4 neighboring provinces – are set to meet on Sunday to evaluate the lockdown restrictions in their area.

The “NCR Plus” bubble is under modified enhanced community quarantine until Friday, April 30. – Rappler.com