BREAKING: DOH reports 1,474 new cases, bringing the national total to 2,824,499 as of November 20, 2021. Total recoveries have reached 2,755,526 (+2,565 new) while death toll is now at 46,903 (+205 new). READ:
The newly reported cases brought the country’s COVID-19 tally since last year to 2,824,499.Of the active cases, 58.1 percent were listed as mild, 4.1 percent asymptomatic, 5.3 percent critical, 12.5 percent severe, and 20.2 percent moderate.These figures brought the recovery count to 2,755,526 and the death toll to 46,903.
DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire also reiterated the importance of getting vaccinated against the viral illness.“Nandoon pa rin po tayo na mataas pa rin po talaga ang deaths from 60 years old and above at nangyayari pa rin sa mas nakakatanda ,” she added.
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