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PH Covid-19 healthcare utilization rate still low risk: DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) reported that while the overall national utilization rate for COVID-19 healthcare facilities remains low-risk, intensive care unit (ICU) beds are showing a slow but steady increase in occupancy.
Dr. Beverly Ho of the DOH noted that Metro Manila's ICU occupancy rate has reached a moderate-risk classification at 65%.
In the capital region, the overall healthcare utilization rate (HCUR) is at 49%, with 38% of mechanical ventilators in use.
Other regions also show concerning ICU bed occupancy rates, with Central Visayas at 49%, Davao Region at 52%, and the Cordillera region at 71%.
Ho cautioned against complacency, emphasizing that an increase in total COVID-19 cases will inevitably lead to more patients requiring ICU admission.
The Philippines is currently experiencing a new surge in COVID-19 cases, attributed by the DOH to new coronavirus variants and decreased adherence to health protocols.
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