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Most severe, critical Covid-19 patients unvaxxed: PHAPI
The Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PHAPI) stated that the majority of severe and critical COVID-19 cases in their hospitals are among partially vaccinated or unvaccinated individuals.
PHAPI president Dr. Rene de Grano mentioned that the intensive care units of private hospitals can still manage the current number of COVID-19 patients.
This aligns with the Department of Health's (DOH) observation that while severe and critical COVID-19 cases are increasing, they remain within the acceptable threshold.
As of August 22, 2022, severe and critical cases accounted for 811 admissions, or 9.7% of the total, a figure that has been above 9% for the past four weeks.
Dr. de Grano also noted that many hospital admissions are mild cases that are incidental COVID-19 and are discharged within a few days.
He further observed that most COVID-19 cases that progress to severe or critical stages involve the elderly who are unvaccinated.
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