The Department of Health (DOH) logged 95 new Covid-19 cases on Sept. 19, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases in the country to 4,112,894.

Meanwhile, there were no additional Covid-19-related fatalities recorded, maintaining the fatality rate at 1.6 percent.
Based on the data, the country currently has 2,734 active Covid-19 cases.
The DOH Covid-19 Tracker revealed 136 new recoveries, representing a 98.3 percent recovery rate, with a total of 4,043,475 people surviving the virus.
Concerning the availability of intensive care unit (ICU) beds designated for Covid-19 patients, the DOH reported that 223 beds, or 10.9 percent, of the 2,046 available ICU beds are currently occupied.
Similarly, non-ICU Covid-19 beds have been frequently utilized, with 2,813, or 14.64 percent, of the 19,209 available beds in use, while mechanical ventilators, numbering 2,146, have 102 currently in use by Covid-19 patients.
DOH cautioned the public not to become complacent in the face of the ongoing Covid-19 threat.
It emphasized the importance of adhering to public health standards, such as wearing masks, seeking well-ventilated areas, and being isolated immediately if symptomatic under Alert Level 1.
It said vigilance and strict safety measures are required to combat the spread of Covid-19 in the country. (Zekinah Elize Espina)