Coronavirus COVID-19 key figures Philippines 2020
While mass testing of coronavirus COVID-19 is still scarce in a densely populated country like the Philippines, 10,463 people had been confirmed as infected with the virus as of May 8, 2020. Of those, 120 were new cases. Additionally, 1,734 patients had recovered and 696 had died as of this date.
Public opinion
According to a survey conducted in the Philippines, Filipinos perceived that there would be an economic impact in the national economy due to the coronavirus COVID-19. Furthermore, they perceived that the government had acted appropriately on addressing the outbreak in the country.
On fears of the virus spreading throughout the country, Filipinos turn to the government for survival. Approximately 5.5 million people were classified as underpaid in 2017, where these workers were paid an hourly basic pay under two-thirds of the median hourly basic wage. The uncertainty of the future leaves many people wondering how they would be able to eat and provide for their families.
Age distribution of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines
As of April 2, 2020, about 609 patients who had coronavirus COVID-19 in the Philippines belonged to the age group of 60 to 69 years old, and 567 were between 50 to 59 years old. The risk of virus infections is higher for older adults, especially for people who have underlying medical conditions.
Public opinion
According to a survey conducted in the Philippines, Filipinos perceived that there would be an economic impact in the national economy due to the coronavirus COVID-19. Furthermore, they perceived that the government had acted appropriately on addressing the outbreak in the country.
On fears of the virus spreading throughout the country, Filipinos turn to the government for survival. Approximately 5.5 million people were classified as underpaid in 2017, where these workers were paid an hourly basic pay under two-thirds of the median hourly basic wage. The uncertainty of the future leaves many people wondering how they would be able to eat and provide for their families.
Age distribution of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines
As of April 2, 2020, about 609 patients who had coronavirus COVID-19 in the Philippines belonged to the age group of 60 to 69 years old, and 567 were between 50 to 59 years old. The risk of virus infections is higher for older adults, especially for people who have underlying medical conditions.
