The Philippines has 3,962 new COVID-19 cases

The Department of Health (DOH) issued COVID-19 Bulletin No. 189 on September 19, 2020. This bulletin reports 3,962 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.

With this number together with yesterday’s figure, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country is now at 283,460 with a Death toll of 4,930 after 100 new reported deaths were added.

The DOH also reports 1,128 new recoveries that makes our total number of recoveries to 209,885.

With these figures calculated, the Philippines now has a total of 68,645 active COVID-19 cases on record. More info about this Bulletin is detailed in the infographic down below:

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 as a Pandemic on March 03, 2020 which started in Wuhan, China. The disease is caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome – coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) with a Flu like symptoms such as Fever, Cough, Colds and in more severe cases Difficulty in Breathing.

Pharmaceuticals around the world are actively engaged in clinical research, testing and trials for vaccines to eradicate the COVID-19 virus and to conclude their efficacy and effectiveness. As the world awaits for a vaccine for COVID-19, the only way to protect ourselves from getting infected is to practise proper and frequent handwashing, avoid touching our face, mouth, nose and eyes. Our health experts as well as the government urged everyone to wear a suitable and effective face mask as often as possible and when outside of our homes.