Representative Office. for the Philippines 541,560 Confirmed 499,971 Recovered 11,401 Deaths Situation Summary Out of total 541,560 confirmed cases reported in the Philippines until today, 54% are male, with the most affected age group 20-29 years (26%) followed by 30-39 years (23.6%). 41% of cases reported from National Capital Region (NCR), CALABARZON (17.5%), Central Visayas (6%), and Central Luzon (6.68%). Largest increase in new cases from NCR. Out of 11,401 confirmed deaths, 60% are male, with the most affected age group aged over 70 (34.99%) followed by 60-69 years (27.64%) 39.6% of deaths reported from NCR, followed by Central Visayas (12.9%), CALABARZON (12.9%), and Central Luzon (7.8%). Largest increase in new deaths from NCR. ● Department of Health (DOH) and WHO emphasizing the need for compliance to and proper implementation of, national guidelines at LGU level. Currently 10 laboratories using RT-PCR are accredited for COVID-19 testing, as well as 50 laboratories using Genexpert. PHILIPPINES SITUATION IN NUMBERS

Representative Office. for the Philippines 541,560 Confirmed 499,971 Recovered 11,401 Deaths Situation Summary Out of total 541,560 confirmed cases reported in the Philippines until today, 54% are male, with the most affected age group 20-29 years (26%) followed by 30-39 years (23.6%). 41% of cases reported from National Capital Region (NCR), CALABARZON (17.5%), Central Visayas (6%), and Central Luzon (6.68%). Largest increase in new cases from NCR. Out of 11,401 confirmed deaths, 60% are male, with the most affected age group aged over 70 (34.99%) followed by 60-69 years (27.64%) 39.6% of deaths reported from NCR, followed by Central Visayas (12.9%), CALABARZON (12.9%), and Central Luzon (7.8%). Largest increase in new deaths from NCR. ● Department of Health (DOH) and WHO emphasizing the need for compliance to and proper implementation of, national guidelines at LGU level. Currently 10 laboratories using RT-PCR are accredited for COVID-19 testing, as well as 50 laboratories using Genexpert. PHILIPPINES SITUATION IN NUMBERS

Body Structures & Functions

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Chapter16: Infection Control And Standard Precautions

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