The number of health workers who tested positive for the coronavirus rose to 2,314, with majority of infections seen in nurses and physicians, the DOH announced on Monday, May 18. COVID19PH
HIGH RISK. Manila health workers sanitize and take off their personal protective equipment after they conduct community rapid testing for COVID-19 at San Andres, Manila on May 1, 2020. File photo by Dante Diosina Jr/Rappler
MANILA, Philippines – The number of health workers who tested positive for the coronavirus rose to 2,314, with majority of infections seen in nurses and physicians, the Philippines' Department of Health announced on Monday, May 18. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said based on figures as of Sunday, May 17, no new fatalities were reported among health workers, keeping the death toll at 35.The total confirmed cases include 1,341 active cases, with 992 mild patients, 344 who are asymptomatic or showing no symptoms, 4 who are severe, and one critical patient.
The DOH said the top 5 medical professions that reported coronavirus cases are nurses , physicians , nursing assistants , medical technologists , radiologic technologists , and non-medical staff . Health workers are among those considered to be at higher risk of contracting the coronavirus, as their work on the front lines leave them exposed to the virus when treating and testing patients.
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