COMMUTERS wait for available public transport along Taft Avenue in Manila. — PHILIPPINE STAR / MIGUEL DE GUZMAN
The Philippines’ confirmed COVID-19 cases were at 1,532 as of July, down 70% compared to the same period last year, according to the Department of Health (DoH) on Friday, adding that it continues to monitor the disease through its regional counterparts.
In a release, the DoH said a total of 1,532 confirmed cases were logged from Jan. 4 to July 11, a sharp decline from the 5,070 cases reported during the same period in 2025.
The health department said it continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation through its regional offices and local government partners. It also continues to conduct disease surveillance and response mechanisms nationwide.
“COVID-19 may present without symptoms or as a mild to severe respiratory illness,” DoH said.
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