PH logs lowest weekly COVID-19 cases in six weeks

The Philippines logged 6,630 new COVID-19 cases from June 5 to 11, 2023, a decrease from the previous week's 9,107 cases.

This marks the lowest weekly tally in six weeks, with a daily average of 947 infections, 27 percent lower than the previous week.

Of the new cases, 112 were classified as severe or critical, and 527 COVID-19 admissions were in severe or critical condition.

The utilization rate for COVID-19 intensive care unit (ICU) beds dipped to 17.7%, while non-ICU beds were at 19.5% occupancy.

Five COVID-19 deaths were belatedly reported by the Department of Health, none of which occurred in the past week.

The country's total COVID-19 caseload is currently at 4,155,758, with 4,078,516 recoveries and 66,481 deaths.

Active cases are at 10,761, and the Department of Health is unable to provide updated vaccination numbers due to a system migration.

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