Published April 18, 2021 7:29pm Current quarantine restrictions have successfully reduced the number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the National Capital Region, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Council (MMDA). MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said that based on the available data, cases have started to fall in several cities across Metro Manila which is currently under a modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) until the end of the month. Data from the local government units (LGUs) show a decline in the number of cases being reported at Manila with 3,959 on April 17 versus 4,083 on April 15; Muntinlupa with 1,590 versus 1,692; and Pasay with 464 versus 480. The same was reported in San Juan where new cases have ranged from 100 to 150 a day but have stabilized at the 1,000 level, as well as in Navotas where new cases have dropped to 100 from the earlier 200.
Philippines logs 10,098 new COVID-19 cases, 72,607 new recoveries By CONSUELO MARQUEZ, GMA News
Published April 18, 2021 4:23pm The Philippines on Sunday registered 10,098 new cases of the coronavirus disease, increasing the total COVID-19 tally to 936,133 while seven laboratories failed to submit their data. This as the Department of Health (DOH) reported 141,089 active cases of COVID-19, most of which were mild cases. Of the total number of active cases, 96.7% are mild, 1.7% are asymptomatic, 0.7% are severe, and 0.5% are in critical condition. The country s total count recoveries reached 779,084, which includes the 72,607 new recoveries. The nation s death toll climbed to 15,960 after 150 more patients succumbed to the disease.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will provide Metro Manila with the funding to hire 14,000 contact tracers who will immediately test and trace possible COVID-19 patients, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Tuesday.
The COVID-19 fatality rate in the National Capital Region increased to 2.02% as of April 11, according to a report on “24 Oras Weekend” on Sunday.