Philippines Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report #47 4 August 4 August 4 August 4 August 2020 2020 2020 2020 Data reported by the Department of Health on 4 Aug 2020 Situation Summary - Out of total 112,593 confirmed cases reported in the Philippines until today, 56% are male, with the most affected age group 20-29 years (24.3%) followed by 30-39 years (24.2%) - 53.8% of cases reported from National Capital Region (NCR), followed by Central Visayas (15.7%), CALABARZON (10.84%), and Central Luzon (2.6%). Largest increase in new cases from CALABARZON. - Out of 2,115 confirmed deaths, 62% are male, with the most affected age group over 70 years (32.9%) followed by 60-69 years (28.8%) - 49.2% of deaths reported from NCR, followed by Central Visayas (32.2%), CALABARZON (8.1%), and Central Luzon (3%). Largest increase in new deaths from Central Visayas. - Department of Health (DOH) and WHO emphasizing the need for compliance to, and proper implementation of, guidelines at LGU level, especially on high risk groups such as LSI. - 97.6% of health facilities daily reporting to DOH’s DataCollectApp showing below 52.7 % occupancy rate of ward, ICU and isolation beds for COVID-19 patients nationally, while 16 health facilities in Cebu city report occupancy rate of 40.5% of dedicated COVID-19 beds. In NCR, out of 119 health facilities, 80.3% of dedicated COVID-19 beds are occupied. - Currently 74 laboratories using RT-PCR are accredited for COVID-19 testing, as well as 24 laboratories using GeneXpert. 88 laboratories still in various stages of accreditation. Upcoming Events and Priorities The President has placed Metro Manila, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal and Bulacan back on Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) status starting on 4 August until 18 August, heeding the call from professional medical societies and health workers to shift back to stricter quarantine measures to give a chance to government to reform and recalibrate its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the MECQ, movement within the affected areas will be limited to obtaining essential services and work. Public transportation is likewise suspended. National Transmission Assessment At the national level, the Philippines remains in Stage 2, localised community transmission with some geographic areas showing higher transmission intensity and indications of wide spread community transmission. There is ongoing evidence of an increasing trend in the number of cases and higher transmission, especially in NCR, Region 3 and Region 4A. Other regions are also reporting additional cases, some of which had recent travel history from areas with higher levels of transmission. At national level, the bed occupancy rate for COVID-19 allocated beds is currently at 52.7% occupancy, with variation between Regions. Additional beds are being allocated for COVID-19 cases, as per the direction of the government. In the past weeks there has been a further increase in daily reported cases, deaths and recoveries. Recently DOH has changed the reporting of recovered cases based on the national criteria. Mild and asymptomatic cases are tagged as recovered 14 days after onset or specimen collection. Additional data validation and harmonisation efforts are ongoing. The government is responding across sectors, including through enhanced community engagement, targeted isolation and quarantine measures, expansion of contact tracing and continuous increase in laboratory capacity.. PHILIPPINES SITUATION IN NUMBERS
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Philippines
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report #47 4 August4 August4 August4 August 2020202020202020 Data reported by the Department of Health on 4 Aug 2020
Situation Summary - Out of total 112,593 confirmed cases reported in the Philippines until
today, 56% are male, with the most affected age group 20-29 years
(24.3%) followed by 30-39 years (24.2%)
- 53.8% of cases reported from National Capital Region (NCR), followed by
Central Visayas (15.7%), CALABARZON (10.84%), and Central Luzon
(2.6%). Largest increase in new cases from CALABARZON.
- Out of 2,115 confirmed deaths, 62% are male, with the most affected
age group over 70 years (32.9%) followed by 60-69 years (28.8%)
- 49.2% of deaths reported from NCR, followed by Central Visayas (32.2%),
CALABARZON (8.1%), and Central Luzon (3%). Largest increase in new
deaths from Central Visayas.
- Department of Health (DOH) and WHO emphasizing the need for
compliance to, and proper implementation of, guidelines at LGU level,
especially on high risk groups such as LSI.
- 97.6% of health facilities daily reporting to DOH’s DataCollectApp
showing below 52.7 % occupancy rate of ward, ICU and isolation beds for
COVID-19 patients nationally, while 16 health facilities in Cebu city report
occupancy rate of 40.5% of dedicated COVID-19 beds. In NCR, out of 119 health facilities, 80.3% of
dedicated COVID-19 beds are occupied.
- Currently 74 laboratories using RT-PCR are accredited for COVID-19 testing, as well as 24 laboratories
using GeneXpert. 88 laboratories still in various stages of accreditation.
Upcoming Events and Priorities The President has placed Metro Manila, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal and Bulacan back on Modified Enhanced
Community Quarantine (MECQ) status starting on 4 August until 18 August, heeding the call from
professional medical societies and health workers to shift back to stricter quarantine measures to give a
chance to government to reform and recalibrate its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the
MECQ, movement within the affected areas will be limited to obtaining essential services and work.
Public transportation is likewise suspended.
National Transmission Assessment
At the national level, the Philippines remains in Stage 2, localised community transmission with some
geographic areas showing higher transmission intensity and indications of wide spread community
transmission. There is ongoing evidence of an increasing trend in the number of cases and higher
transmission, especially in NCR, Region 3 and Region 4A. Other regions are also reporting additional
cases, some of which had recent travel history from areas with higher levels of transmission. At
national level, the bed occupancy rate for COVID-19 allocated beds is currently at 52.7% occupancy,
with variation between Regions. Additional beds are being allocated for COVID-19 cases, as per the
direction of the government. In the past weeks there has been a further increase in daily reported
cases, deaths and recoveries. Recently DOH has changed the reporting of recovered cases based on
the national criteria. Mild and asymptomatic cases are tagged as recovered 14 days after onset or
specimen collection. Additional data validation and harmonisation efforts are ongoing. The
government is responding across sectors, including through enhanced community engagement,
targeted isolation and quarantine measures, expansion of contact tracing and continuous increase in
laboratory capacity..
PHILIPPINES SITUATION
IN NUMBERS
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Epidemiology As of 4 August, a total of confirmed COVID-19 cases including deaths have been reported in the
Philippines. The proportion of deaths among COVID-19 confirmed cases is now 1.9%.
Epidemiological
Update
COVID-19
Data reported on
3 Aug 2020
compared with
data reported on
27 July 2020
(% difference
compared to
previous 7 days)
Tests Cases Deaths ICU
198,516 Tests past 7 days
(-26%)
28,920 New cases
past 7 days
(+11%)
168 Deaths past 7 days
(-20%)
55% ICU Utilization Rate
past 7 days
(+4%)
1,502,668 Cumulative Unique
Individuals Tested
112,593 Cumulative Cases
2,115 Cumulative Deaths
1,425
ICU beds for
COVID-19 patients
9.6% (0%)
Positivity rate
Health Service
Provision
COVID-19
12,195 Health care workers
trained on IPC
10,369 Community workers
trained on IPC
589
Healthcare worker
cases reported
past 7 days
(+47%)
1,934 Hospitals admitting
COVID-19 patients
14,378
Non-ICU Hospital
beds in hospitals
54,223
Non-ICU Hospital
beds in TTMF
Among the confirmed cases, 56% are male, with most affected age groups 20-29 years (24.3%) followed
by 30-39 years (24.2%).
Age distribution of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Philippines in %
18 January-4 August 2020 (N=112,593)
Out of total confirmed deaths, 62% are male, with most affected age group over 70 years of age (32.9%)
followed by 60-69 years (28.8%).
Age distribution of confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the Philippines in %
18 January-4 August 2020 (N=2,115)
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Map of confirmed COVID-19 cases by province
18 January-4 August 2020 (N=112,593)
Map of confirmed COVID-19 cases by city/municipality
18 January-4 August 2020 (N = 112,593)
Strategic Approach DOH said it will implement the Coordinated Operations to Defeat Epidemic (CODE) beginning August 3: a
patient and community-focused response strategy with key elements incorporated from the prevent-
detect-isolate-test-treat strategy. It will include community engagement activities to promote preventive
behaviours, active case finding via house-to-house symptom checks, RT-PCR testing for symptomatic
patients, and “Oplan: Kalinga” application for those needing quarantine and isolation.
Seemingly harmless family reunions amid mass gathering restrictions are one of the new sources of
coronavirus transmission in the country. Data shows there have been clusters of confirmed COVID-19
cases in families. According to DOH, 887 clusters of COVID-19 cases have been reported in the country,
majority of which in communities. DOH recorded 63 clusters in workplaces, and accommodations.
Even though the Philippines increased its testing capacities, the Philippine Medical Association (PMA)
said it still has “very weak” contact tracing efforts. “We have to strengthen our contact tracing. That’s
really the problem. We have identified now the positive COVID-19 patients, we have to make sure
contact tracing is really observed and really implemented. That’s the important thing, you identify, you
contact trace, isolate, and treat.” Santiago said during their proposed two week-lockdown, the
government should “urgently” address hospital workforce deficiency, failure of case finding and isolation,
failure of contact tracing and quarantine, transportation safety, workplace safety, public compliance with
self-protection, and social amelioration.
Laboratory strengthening
There are currently 74 laboratories certified to conduct COVID-19 testing by DOH using RT-PCR
technology, as well as 24 laboratories using GeneXpert, with an additional 88 public and private
laboratories under assessment.
Infection prevention and control
Total reach of the IPC webinar in home and community settings is 10,369 individuals (76% female, 24%
male): 7,254 through online webinars and 3,115 through face-to-face training across 98 rural health units
in BARMM.
The Archdiocese of Manila will suspend all public religious activities from Aug. 3 to 14, in response to the
call of health workers to place Metro Manila under more stringent enhanced community quarantine
(ECQ) status anew due to rising COVID-19 cases. The announcement was made by Bishop Broderick
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Pabillo in a pastoral instruction on Saturday. “All churches and shrines under the Archdiocese of Manila
will revert to the period of the [enhanced community quarantine] ECQ protocols,” Pabillo said.
Best Practices / Lessons Learned
Samaritans Purse
ADAPTING TRAINING AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TO MEET THE
COVID-19 CHALLENGE IN THE SLUMS OF TONDO. Samaritan’s Purse’s
multi-sectoral Integrated National COVID-19 Response Program
(INCORP) in Tondo Manila has conducted a skills training on face
shield and soap production in partnership with the Manila Manpower
Development Center (MMDC), and attended by five (5) core group
leaders last July 20, 2020.
COVID-19 AND THE NEED FOR
ACTION ON MENTAL HEALTH.
Samaritan’s Purse Protection Team trained 146 individuals on
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support through online platforms to
aid in the mounting of mental pressure arising from coronavirus.
UNICEF
UNICEF continues to support the DOH polio campaign, which has so far reached 322,393 children (79% of
target) in Central Luzon, and 3,327,609 children (96% of target) across the Zamboanga Peninsula,
Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, SOCCSKARGEN, CARAGA, and BARMM
UNICEF continues to cover the massive polio vaccination campaign amid COVID-19 quarantine in Angeles,
Pampanga; San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan; and Angeles, Pampanga as part of its support to DOH on RCCE
BNS Elvie Mendoza and UNICEF visit residents of Purok 2,
Sitio Target, Angeles City, Pampanga, during the RCA for
the massive polio vaccination.
A child receives oral polio vaccination in Aurora Province
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In BARMM, UNICEF supported in ongoing efforts to transport locally
stranded individuals (LSIs) from Maguindanao to their homes in
Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi through the provision of hygiene kits,
water kits, and recreational materials for LSIs.
UNICEF released an article about the First 1,000 Days programme and
how it continues to be implemented under quarantine. Article
available here: https://www.unicef.org/philippines/stories/mother-
too-soon
UNICEF continues to engage people on social media through critical
COVID-19 messages which have reached 34 million users on
Facebook.
Americares
Americares had a further distribution of 6,000 KN95 masks and 5,500 surgical masks to various DRRMOs
and RHUs in Rizal and Laguna. In addition, they have deployed 5 water tanks in various locations in Cebu