INTRODUCTION
COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization.
Most common symptoms:
fever
dry cough
tiredness
Less common symptoms:
aches and pains
sore throat
diarrhoea
conjunctivitis
headache
loss of taste or smell
a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes
The COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines is part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first case in the Philippines was identified on January 30, 2020 and involved a 38-year-old Chinese woman who was confined at San Lazaro Hospital in Metro Manila.[b] On February 1, a posthumous test result from a 44-year-old Chinese man turned out positive for the virus, making the Philippines the first country outside China to record a confirmed death from the disease.
Sources: DOH-PH, PNP, DFA-PH
1 April 2021
On this 1st day of April, the DFA received reports confirming 4 new COVID-19 cases among Filipinos in Asia and the Pacific. Meanwhile, no new recovery and fatality were recorded.
The DFA shall continue to keep track of the status of overseas Filipinos, and facilitate repatriations, whenever possible.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
03 April 2021
Today, the DFA received reports of 7 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new recoveries in Asia and the Pacific and the Americas. Meanwhile, no new fatality was recorded.
Compared to last week’s percentages, the total number of COVID-19 fatalities and recoveries saw a slight decrease to 6.39% and 61.32%, respectively. Meanwhile, those under treatment increased to 32.28%.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
04 April 2021
The DFA received a lone report confirming 1 new COVID-19 case in Asia and the Pacific today.
To date, the total number of confirmed cases is at 16,406; total fatalities at 1,049; total recoveries at 10,060; and total DOH IHR verified cases at 3,944.
The DFA remains fully committed to monitoring the situation of overseas Filipinos and steadfast in promoting and protecting their welfare amidst the pandemic. 🇵🇭
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
Today, the DFA reports 17 new COVID-19 cases, no new recovery, and no new fatality among Filipinos abroad. To date, the total number of countries and territories with confirmed cases among Filipinos abroad remains at 90.
The DFA, together with its Foreign Service Posts, continues to partner with host governments to ensure the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad amidst the pandemic.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
06 April 2021
Today, the DFA reports 146 new COVID-19 cases, 9 new fatalities, and 7 new recoveries among Filipinos abroad. Meanwhile, 14 new cases in Asia and the Pacific and Middle East and Africa have been verified by the DOH IHR.
To date, the total number of countries and territories with confirmed cases among Filipinos abroad is now at 91, following new reports received from a country in Asia and the Pacific.
The DFA, together with its Foreign Service Posts, continues to partner with host governments to ensure the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad amidst the pandemic.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
07 April 2021
Figures today show 12 new COVID-19 cases, 5 new recoveries, and 1 new fatality among Filipinos abroad. This brings the total number of cases and recoveries to 16,581 and 10,070, respectively.
The DFA, together with its Foreign Service Posts, remains fully committed to monitoring and assisting our nationals abroad amid the pandemic.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
The DFA received reports confirming 483 new COVID-19 cases, 7 new recoveries, and 7 new fatalities among Filipinos abroad. The reported spike is due to increase in cases in a country in the Middle East.
To date, the total number of countries and territories with confirmed cases among Filipinos abroad remains at 91.
The DFA shall continue to keep track of the status of overseas Filipinos, and facilitate repatriations, whenever possible.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
09 April 2021
Today, the DFA received reports confirming 18 new COVID-19 cases, 45 new recoveries, and 2 new fatalities among Filipinos abroad. Meanwhile, no new cases been verified by the DOH-IHR.
The DFA personnel in our Foreign Service Posts remain steadfast in partnering with local health authorities and commit to tirelessly attending to the needs of our people, whenever possible.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
Today, the DFA received no new reports on COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad.
Compared to last week’s percentages, the total number of COVID-19 fatalities and recoveries saw a slight decrease to 6.25% and 59.26%, respectively. Meanwhile, those under treatment increased to 34.49%.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
11 April 2021
The DFA received a lone report confirming 17 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new fatalities in the Middle East today.
To date, the total number of confirmed cases is at 17,099; total fatalities at 1,083; total recoveries at 10,122; and total DOH IHR verified cases at 3,996.
The DFA remains fully committed to monitoring the situation of overseas Filipinos and steadfast in promoting and protecting their welfare amidst the pandemic. 🇵🇭
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
12 April 2021
Today, the DFA reports 13 new COVID-19 cases, 3 new recoveries, and no new fatality among Filipinos abroad. To date, the total number of countries and territories with confirmed cases among Filipinos abroad remains at 91.
The DFA, together with its Foreign Service Posts, continues to partner with host governments to ensure the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad amidst the pandemic.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
13 April 2021
Today, the DFA reports 889 new COVID-19 cases, 913 new recoveries, and 30 new fatalities among Filipinos abroad. Meanwhile, 4 new cases in Asia and the Pacific have been verified by the DOH IHR. The reported spike is due to increase in confirmed cases and recoveries in the Middle East and the highest recorded this year.
The DFA, together with its Foreign Service Posts, continues to partner with host governments to ensure the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad amidst the pandemic.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOnE
14 April 2021
Figures today show 4 new COVID-19 cases, 4 new recoveries, and no new fatality among Filipinos abroad. This brings the total number of cases and recoveries to 18,005 and 11,042, respectively.
The DFA, together with its Foreign Service Posts, remains fully committed to monitoring and assisting our nationals abroad amid the pandemic.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
The DFA received reports confirming 3 new COVID-19 cases, no new recovery, and no new fatality among Filipinos abroad. To date, the total number of countries and territories with confirmed cases among Filipinos abroad remains at 91.
The DFA shall continue to keep track of the status of overseas Filipinos, and facilitate repatriations, whenever possible.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
Today, the DFA received reports confirming 126 new COVID-19 cases, 100 new recoveries, and 2 new fatalities among Filipinos abroad. Meanwhile, 20 new cases have been verified by the DOH-IHR.
The DFA personnel in our Foreign Service Posts remain steadfast in partnering with local health authorities and commit to tirelessly attending to the needs of our people, whenever possible.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
16 April 2021
Today, the DFA received reports confirming 126 new COVID-19 cases, 100 new recoveries, and 2 new fatalities among Filipinos abroad. Meanwhile, 20 new cases have been verified by the DOH-IHR.
The DFA personnel in our Foreign Service Posts remain steadfast in partnering with local health authorities and commit to tirelessly attending to the needs of our people, whenever possible.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
Today, the DFA received a lone report from a country in Asia and the Pacific, confirming 7 new COVID-19 case, no new recovery, and no new fatality among our nationals.
Compared to last week’s percentages, the total number of COVID-19 fatalities and under treatment saw a slight decrease to 6.15% and 32.43%, respectively. Meanwhile, those who recovered increased to 61.42%.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
The DFA received no new reports on COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad today.
To date, the total number of confirmed cases is at 18,141; total fatalities at 1,115; total recoveries at 11,142; and total DOH IHR verified cases at 4,069.
The DFA remains fully committed to monitoring the situation of overseas Filipinos and steadfast in promoting and protecting their welfare amidst the pandemic. 🇵🇭
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
19 April 2021
Today, the DFA reports no new COVID-19 case, 7 new recoveries, and no new fatality among overseas Filipinos.
To date, the total number of countries and territories with confirmed cases among Filipinos abroad remains at 90.
The DFA, together with its Foreign Service Posts, continues to partner with host governments to ensure the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad amidst the pandemic.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
Today, the DFA reports 19 new COVID-19 cases, 13 new recoveries, and 6 new fatalities among overseas Filipinos.
To date, the total number of countries and territories with confirmed cases among Filipinos abroad remains at 91.
The DFA, together with its Foreign Service Posts, continues to partner with host governments to ensure the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad amidst the pandemic.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
Figures today show 5 new COVID-19 cases, no new recovery, and no new fatality among Filipinos abroad. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases and recoveries among our nationals abroad to 18,165 and 11,162 respectively.
The DFA, together with its Foreign Service Posts, remains fully committed to monitoring and assisting our nationals abroad amid the pandemic.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
22 April 2021
The DFA received reports confirming 53 new COVID-19 cases, 19 new recoveries, and 1 new fatality among Filipinos abroad. To date, the total number of countries and territories with confirmed cases among Filipinos remains at 91.
The DFA shall continue to keep track of the status of overseas Filipinos, and facilitate repatriations, whenever possible.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
Today, the DFA received reports confirming 5 new COVID-19 cases, no new recovery, and 2 new fatalities among Filipinos abroad. Meanwhile, 9 new cases in Asia and the Pacific, and Middle East have been verified by DOH-IHR.
The DFA personnel in our Foreign Service Posts remain steadfast in partnering with local health authorities and commit to tirelessly attending to the needs of our people, whenever possible.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
Today, the DFA received reports of 15 new COVID-19 cases, 9 new recoveries and 3 new fatalities among Filipinos abroad.
Compared to last week’s percentages, the total number of COVID-19 recoveries saw a slight decrease to 61.36%. Meanwhile fatalities and those under treatment increased to 32.47% and 6.17%, respectively.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
UPDATE: As of April 1, 2021 the PNP Health Service recorded 89 new recoveries today bringing the total number of personnel who recovered from COVID-19 to 12,801
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 15,329 with 2,489 active cases.
One new death was also recorded by the Health Service bringing the total number of personnel who died from COVID-19 to 39.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiMo
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 15,646 with 2,603 active cases.
One new death was also recorded by the Health Service bringing the total number of personnel who died from COVID-19 to 40.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiMo
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 15,895 with 2,690 active cases.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiMo
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 16,063 with 2,632 active cases.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiMo
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 16,230 with 2,614 active cases.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiMo
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 16,430 with 2,544 active cases.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiM0
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 16,614 with 2,596 active cases.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiMo
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 16,770 with 2,524 active cases.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiMo
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 16,975 with 2,456 active cases.
Two new death was also recorded by the Health Service bringing the total number of personnel who died from COVID-19 to 42.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiMo
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 17,194 with 2,400 active cases.
One new death was also recorded by the Health Service bringing the total number of personnel who died from COVID-19 to 43.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiMo
UPDATE: As of April 11, 2021 the PNP Health Service recorded 196 new recoveries today bringing the total number of personnel who recovered from COVID-19 to 14,931.
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 17,405 with 2,430 active cases.
One new death was also recorded by the Health Service bringing the total number of personnel who died from COVID-19 to 44.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiMo
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 17,637 with 2,391 active cases.
Two new death was also recorded by the Health Service bringing the total number of personnel who died from COVID-19 to 46.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiM0
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 17,917 with 2,481 active cases.
One new death was also recorded by the Health Service bringing the total number of personnel who died from COVID-19 to 47.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiMo
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 18,073 with 2,472 active cases.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiMo
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 18,262 with 2,449 active cases.
Two new death was also recorded by the Health Service bringing the total number of personnel who died from COVID-19 to 49.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiMo
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 18,413 with 2,322 active cases.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiMo
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 18,531 with 2,276 active cases.
Two new death was also recorded by the Health Service bringing the total number of personnel who died from COVID-19 to 51.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiMo
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 18,669 with 2,228 active cases.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiMo
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 18,806 with 2,149 active cases.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiMo
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 18,955 with 2,117 active cases.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiMo
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 19,105 with 2,123 active cases.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiMo
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 19,298 with 2,133 active cases.
One new death was also recorded by the Health Service bringing the total number of personnel who died from COVID-19 to 52.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiMo
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 19,398 with 2,053 active cases.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiMo
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the PNP organization is 19,536 with 2,065 active cases.
One new death was also recorded by the Health Service bringing the total number of personnel who died from COVID-19 to 53.
#TeamPNP
#WeServeAndProtect
#PNPKakampiMo
The DFA received no new reports on COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad today.
To date, the total number of confirmed cases is at 18,237; total fatalities at 1,126; total recoveries at 11,190; and total DOH IHR verified cases at 4,119.
The DFA continues to monitor the situation of overseas Filipinos and remains steadfast in promoting and protecting their welfare.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
Today, the DFA reports 16 new COVID-19 cases, 4 new recoveries, and no new fatality among overseas Filipinos.
To date, the total number of countries and territories with confirmed cases among Filipinos abroad remains at 93.
The DFA, together with its Foreign Service Posts, continues to partner with host governments to ensure the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad amidst the pandemic.
Today, the DFA reports 17 new COVID-19 cases, 26 new recoveries, and 15 new fatalities among overseas Filipinos.
To date, the total number of countries and territories with confirmed cases among Filipinos abroad remains at 93.
The DFA, together with its Foreign Service Posts, continues to partner with host governments to ensure the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad amidst the pandemic.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
Figures today show 31 new COVID-19 cases, no new recovery, and 4 new fatalities among Filipinos abroad. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases and recoveries among our nationals abroad to 18,301 and 11,220 respectively.
The DFA, together with its Foreign Service Posts, remains fully committed to monitoring and assisting our nationals abroad amid the pandemic.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
The DFA received reports confirming 12 new COVID-19 cases, 13 new recoveries, and no new fatality among Filipinos abroad. To date, the total number of countries and territories with confirmed cases among Filipinos remains at 94.
The DFA shall continue to keep track of the status of overseas Filipinos, and facilitate repatriations, whenever possible.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
On this last day of the month, the DFA received reports confirming 32 new COVID-19 cases, 38 new recoveries, and no new fatality among Filipinos abroad. Meanwhile, 3 new cases in Asia and the Pacific have been verified by DOH-IHR.
The DFA personnel in our Foreign Service Posts remain steadfast in partnering with local health authorities and commit to tirelessly attending to the needs of our people, whenever possible.
#DFAForgingAhead
#WeHealAsOne
AprilEdit
- April 2 – The country recorded a new all-time daily high of 15,310 new COVID-19 cases as the total confirmed cases skyrocketed to 771,497. Active cases surged to 153,809 which is also the highest recorded number of infected patients in a single day. Meanwhile, DOH also reported 434 new recuperated patients and 17 fatalities bringing the total recoveries to 604,368 and death toll to 13,320.[323]
- April 3
- ECQ was extended in NCR+ bubble for a week from April 5–11, 2020 as announced by Malacañang through spokesperson Harry Roque Jr.[324]
- Philippine Orthopedic Center reported 117 out of its 180 tested personnel came positive with COVID-19 according to Dr. John Andrew Michael Bengzon, officer-in-charge.[325]
- April 5 – The country had breached the 800,000 mark as the total number of COVID-19 cases surged to 803,398 with 8,355 fresh cases reported. Active cases reached 143,726 or 17.9%; recoveries increased by 145 to 646,237; and death toll climbed by 10 to 13,435. Meanwhile, DFA also reported 17 new cases for Filipinos abroad with total at 16,423; recoveries at 10,060; and death toll at 1,049.[326]
- April 7 – The country's COVID-19 death toll had breached 14,000-mark, which peaked at 14,059 as DOH confirmed 242 new fatalities. Additional 6,414 fresh cases and 163 recuperated patients were also reported bringing the total cases to 819,164 and total recoveries at 646,404.[327]
- April 8
- FDA granted an hospital's request for compassionate special permit to use Ivermectin against COVID-19 as revealed by Rolando Domingo, Director General.[328]
- With reported unusual blood cloths with persons having low platelet count after inoculation, DOH temporarily stopped the use of AstraZeneca vaccine in the country upon FDA's recommendation, for people below 60 years old.[329]
- April 9 – The country logged an all-time daily record on the highest number of deaths on a single day at 401 fatalities, bringing the total death toll to 14,520. Active cases also reached a new all-time high at 178,351 or 21.2% of the total cases as DOH reported 12,225 new cases and 946 recuperated patients, with total cases at 840,554 and 647,683 recoveries respectively.[330]
- April 11 – Malacañang through its spokesperson Harry Roque announced NCR+ bubble will be placed to a more relaxed MECQ status from April 12–30, 2021 after being put under ECQ.[331]
- April 12 – COVID-19 death toll in the country had breached 15,000 mark with additional new 204 fatalities raising the total to 15,149. DOH also logged 11,378 fresh cases and 267 recuperated patients bringing the total cases to 876,225 of which 157,451 or 18% are still active cases and 703,625 as total recoveries.[332]
- April 15 – COVID-19 cases in the country had breached 900,000 mark with additional 11,429 new infections bringing the total to 904,285 in which 20.3% or 183,527 as active cases. DOH also recorded new 856 recoveries and 148 fatalities, pushing the total to 705,164 for recuperated patients and 15,594 for death toll.[333]
- April 18 – The number of recoveries in the country had reached an all time high at 72,607 recorded in a single day since the start of the pandemic. Meanwhile, DOH also logged 10,098 new cases and 150 fatalities, pushing the total cases to 936,133 in which 141,089 or 15.1% are active; and death toll at 15,960.[334]
- April 19
- FDA approved EUA of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin and Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine as confirmed by Director General Rolando Domingo.[335]
- DOH approved FDA's recommendation to lift the suspension order on the use of AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 60 years old, as revealed by undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire.[336]
- April 22 – An additional 500,000 shots of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine arrived at NAIA at 5:16 p.m. via a PAL flight which welcomed by vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. and DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III.[337]
- April 26 – The country had breached 1-M mark on the number of COVID-19 cases with additional 8,929 new infections, swelling the total cases to 1,006,428. Meanwhile, DOH also logged new 11,333 recuperated patients and 70 deaths bringing total recoveries at 90.9% or 914,952 count and death toll at 1.67% or 16,853. Current active cases is 74,623 at 7.4%.[338]
- April 26 – The country had breached 1-M mark on the number of COVID-19 cases with additional 8,929 new infections, swelling the total cases to 1,006,428. Meanwhile, DOH also logged new 11,333 recuperated patients and 70 deaths bringing total recoveries at 90.9% or 914,952 count and death toll at 1.67% or 16,853. Current active cases is 74,623 at 7.4%.[338]
- April 28
- MECQ status for NCR+ bubble is extended until May 14, 2021 as announced by President Rodrigo Duterte. Meanwhile, Abra, Santiago City, and Quirino were placed under MECQ; Apayao, Baguio City, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Batangas, Quezon, Tacloban City, Iligan City, Davao City, and Lanao del Sur under GCQ; and rest of the country under MGCQ from May 1-31, 2021.[339]
- Metro Manila Council through Resolution 21-09 Series of 2021, agreed to adjust curfew hours from 10 pm to 4 am in NCR starting May 1, 2021 as announced by MMDA.[340]
- April 29 — The sixth batch of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine arrived at NAIA at around 7:10 a.m consisting of 500,000 doses via a Cebu Pacific chartered flight from Beijing. In total, the country received a total of 3.5M doses of CoronaVac including the earlier 1M doses which had been donated by the Chinese government. The said vaccine batch will be temporarily stored in a cold storage facility in Marikina City before disseminating to LGUs.[341]
- April 30 — After an appeal from its LGU, Malacañang through its spokesperson, Sec. Roque announced Ifugao is now shifted to stricter MECQ from May 1 - 14, 2021 together with NCR+ bubble. Meanwhile, Puerto Princesa City is placed under GCQ status from May 1-31, 2021.[342]
Sources:
Department of Health Philippines, Department of Foreign Affairs Philippines, Philippine National Police, World Health Organization
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