Manila Bulletin
Metro hospitals with more than 50% utilization rate mid-March
Several hospitals in Metro Manila, including those in Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Manila, Marikina, Muntinlupa, and Navotas, are experiencing high COVID-19 bed occupancy rates, with some reaching full capacity.
This surge in hospital utilization is attributed to the continued rise in COVID-19 cases across the country.
As of March 19, multiple public and private hospitals in the metro have reported bed occupancy rates of 50% and above.
Specific facilities like Ospital ng Makati and Sta. Ana Hospital are nearing or at full capacity, with occupancy rates exceeding 90%.
The OCTA Research Group had previously warned that Metro Manila hospitals might reach 70% utilization by the end of March.
🤖
This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.
News Sources
See how different news organizations are covering this story. Below are the original articles from various Philippine news sources that contributed to this summary.
Health authorities are concerned about Metro Manila's weakening hospital capacity to treat patients amid a fresh surge in coronavirus infections.
Read more →
Twenty-eight hospitals in Metro Manila have reached full capacity for their COVID-19 intensive care unit (ICU) beds as of March 21.
Read more →
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.
Read more →
Manila's quarantine facilities are now at a 91% occupancy rate, with 488 of the 539 available beds occupied.
Read more →
Metro Manila is currently experiencing a "serious surge" in COVID-19 cases, with a significant increase in infections reported over the past week.
Read more →