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DOH: COVID-19 cases up by 30.4% on June 6 to 12
The Philippines logged 1,682 new COVID-19 cases from June 6 to 12, with a daily average of 240 cases, marking a 30.4% increase from the previous week.
Out of the newly reported cases, only eight were severe or critical.
Currently, 498 severe and critical COVID-19 cases are admitted, representing 11.3% of total hospital admissions.
Intensive care unit (ICU) beds for COVID-19 are at 16.6% occupancy, while non-ICU beds are at 20.3% occupancy.
Over 69.7 million individuals, or 77.51% of the target population, are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
More than 14.5 million Filipinos have received their booster shots.
The Department of Health (DOH) reported five verified deaths in the past week, with two occurring between May 30 and June 12.
The DOH has stated that an increase in COVID-19 cases could lead to the country's Alert Level being raised to 2.
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The Philippines recorded 287 new COVID-19 infections on Friday, June 10, 2022, bringing the total number of cases to 3,692,617.
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Interior Secretary Eduardo AƱo stated that raising the alert level status to 2 is not yet seen by the national government.
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