Philippines COVID Cases: Stay Informed with the Latest Updates and Trends
Last updated on April 24th, 2024 at 11:19 am
During the week from December 12 to December 18, the Department of Health (DOH) reported a concerning surge in COVID-19 cases in the Philippines, totaling 2,725 new infections. This revelation, disclosed on December 18 by CNN Philippines, emphasizes the escalating challenges faced by the nation. You can also check other info here at reliefweb.
The DOH’s weekly bulletin underscored a 50% increase in the average daily case count compared to the preceding week (December 5 to December 11). Of these new cases, 16 were identified as severe and critical conditions, adding to the gravity of the situation.
Regrettably, the same period witnessed 16 confirmed COVID-19-related deaths, with 13 occurring between December 5 and December 18. Hospitals grappled with 211 severe and critical cases, constituting 8.8% of the total COVID-19 admissions in the country.
The strain on medical facilities was further elucidated, with 12.9% of the 1,101 ICU beds for COVID-19 patients in use and 18.3% occupancy in the 10,045 non-ICU beds.
As of December 15, the cumulative COVID-19 cases in the country reached 4,128,961, with 4,334 active cases reported. Notably, 78.4 million people in the Philippines have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with approximately 23.8 million receiving booster doses.
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, leader of the Senate health committee, is contemplating a review of the country’s health protocols in response to the escalating cases and influenza-like illnesses. Additionally, on December 13, the Philippine General Hospital reinstated mandatory face mask wearing within its premises as a preventive measure to curb the virus’s spread.
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