Manila Bulletin
DOH records 9,465 new Covid-19 cases, average daily cases up by 112% in the past week
The Philippines has recorded 9,465 new COVID-19 cases in the past week, with the daily average increasing by 112% to 1,352 cases compared to the previous week.
The number of severe and critical COVID-19 infections also rose, with 50 more individuals tagged in this category, bringing the total to 410.
Currently, 8.2% of ICU beds and 21.2% of non-ICU beds are occupied by COVID-19 patients.
Nine additional deaths due to COVID-19 were verified in the past week, though these deaths occurred over several months prior.
The DOH is currently unable to provide updated COVID-19 vaccination statistics due to the migration of the Vaccine Information Management System (VIMS).
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