DOH reports 143 new COVID-19 cases

The Department of Health (DOH) reported 143 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, February 24, 2023, bringing the total active cases to 9,337.

This marks an increase after two consecutive days with fewer than 100 new infections.

The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines has reached 4,076,014, with 4,000,601 recoveries and 66,076 deaths, including 13 new fatalities.

In the last 14 days, the National Capital Region recorded the highest number of cases with 421 infections, followed by Davao Region with 218, Calabarzon with 171, Western Visayas with 92, and SOCCSKARGEN with 70.

As of Wednesday, February 22, COVID-19 bed occupancy in hospitals was at 17.2%, with 4,340 beds occupied.

A total of 8,598 individuals were tested for COVID-19, with data submitted by 327 testing laboratories as of Thursday, February 23.

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