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PHL posts over 15K COVID cases for Oct. 10-16
The Philippines recorded 15,314 new COVID-19 cases from October 10 to 16, 2022, marking a 7% increase compared to the previous week.
The daily average case count rose to 2,188 for the reported week.
Additionally, 251 belatedly reported COVID-19-related deaths were verified, with 33 occurring between October 3 to 16.
As of October 16, 690 severe and critical COVID-19 cases were admitted to hospitals, comprising 9.6% of total admissions.
Hospital bed occupancy for COVID-19 remains low, with 25% of ICU beds and 26.8% of non-ICU beds in use.
Only 0.03% of the new cases reported during the week were classified as severe or critical.
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The Philippines recorded 1,554 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, bringing the active tally down to 25,004.
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The Department of Health (DOH) reported 2,227 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, October 20, 2022, increasing the total active infections to 23,721.
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The Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,585 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, October 23, 2022, bringing the active infections to 23,369.
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The Department of Health (DOH) logged 2,459 new COVID-19 infections on Friday, October 14, 2022, increasing the total active cases to 26,399.
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The Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,379 new Covid-19 infections on Wednesday, October 19, bringing the total active cases nationwide to 23,347.
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