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Davao City's hospital ICU utilization now at 95% -- OCTA Research
Davao City's intensive care unit (ICU) utilization rate for severe COVID-19 cases has reached a critical level of 95%, according to OCTA Research.
The city averaged 252 new infections per day from June 13 to 19, an increase from the previous week's average of 177.
Davao City recorded a one-week growth rate of 42% and an average daily attack rate of 13.88%.
Hospital bed utilization in Davao City remains at a moderate risk level of 67%.
Other areas experiencing a rise in cases include Valencia City (Bukidnon) with an 80% one-week growth rate, Cebu City with 45%, and Polomolok (South Cotabato) with 32%.
Iloilo City, Koronadal City, and Bacoor City have reached 100% ICU utilization, while Tuguegarao is at 98% and Cotabato City is at 94%.
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