Manila Bulletin
DOH: 3,458 new Covid-19 cases recorded in the past week
The Philippines logged 3,458 new COVID-19 cases from December 26 to January 1, with a daily average of 494 infections, marking a 39% decrease from the previous week.
Out of these new cases, only three were reported as severe or critical.
There were 164 recorded deaths during the period, with 45 occurring in December 2022.
Healthcare utilization remains low, with 350 out of 2,155 ICU beds occupied and 3,110 out of 18,412 non-ICU beds in use for COVID-19 patients.
Despite the decrease in cases and easing of protocols, the public is still advised to observe health measures like wearing face masks and maintaining physical distancing.
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