DOH: Slight increase in COVID cases not significant for new restrictions

The Department of Health (DOH) reported a slight increase in daily average COVID-19 cases from March 21 to 27, with an average of 207 cases per day compared to 156 the previous week.

Health officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire stated that while there is a minor uptick in infections across various regions, it is not significant enough to warrant new restrictions.

The DOH also noted that critical and severe COVID-19 admissions remain manageable at around 8.4% of total cases, with ICU bed utilization at 14%. No immediate tightening of measures is planned.