Doctors, Nurses, & Health Workers Infected with COVID-19 Now at 3,122

Health workers infected with COVID-19 reaches 3,122

The Department of Health announced that 3,122 health workers, doctors, and nurses have already been infected with coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19.

On Sunday, the country’s health department noted that there were 253 new cases among the health workers recorded from June 14-20.

Doctors, Nurses, & Health Workers Infected with COVID-19 Now at 3,122
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In the said record, recoveries remained at 396 while fatalities are still at 33.

DOH last reported the data of health workers infected with COVID-19 on June 13- which coincide with the revision of the daily situationer report with two classifications; fresh and late cases.

As of posting, there are 854 active COVID-19 cases among health workers. However, no data has been released with regards to the number of mild and severe cases.

Here’s a breakdown of infected health workers:

  • Nurses – 1,126
  • Doctors – 811
  • Nursing Attendants – 212
  • Medical Technologists – 122
  • Radiologic Technologists – 62
  • Midwives – 45
  • Respiratory Therapists – 33
  • Pharmacists – 21

On the other hand, out of 3,122 health workers, there are also non-medical staff infected with COVID-19.

  • Administrative Staff – 201
  • Utility Staff – 94
  • Dietary Staff – 49
  • Drivers – 35
  • Barangay Health Workers – 29
  • Security Guards – 19
  • Caregivers – 12

Based on the report of ABS-CBN News, 1 out of 10 cases of COVID-19 in the Philippines are health workers.

Meanwhile, the Department of Health announced via its latest bulletin that the Philippines has recorded 653 additional cases (415- fresh and 238- late cases), 243 new recoveries, and 19 new deaths as of Thursday, June 18, 2020.

The Philippines has now a total of 30,052 confirmed cases with 7,893 recoveries and 1,169 deaths.

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