DOH urges Davao hospitals to prep for possible COVID surge

The Department of Health (DOH) has warned Davao Region hospitals to prepare for a potential surge in COVID-19 cases following Holy Week gatherings.

Dr. Annabelle Yumang, the DOH-Center for Health Development director, urged healthcare facilities to allocate at least 30% and 20% of their authorized bed capacity for non-intensive care unit (ICU) and ICU beds respectively.

As of April 10, the region's hospital capacity was at 31.1% for non-ICU beds and 40.4% for ICU beds, with 26 out of 339 admissions classified as severe or critical cases.