Philippines DOH reports 7% rise in daily COVID-19 infections

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MANILA, Philippines, Nov 20, (Agencies): On Monday, Nov 20, the Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,210 new COVID-19 infections recorded between Nov 14 and 20. This reflects a “seven percent increase” compared to the previous week, Nov 7 to 13, with an average daily count of 173 cases.

Among the newly reported cases, 14 have been classified as “severe” or “critical.” During this period, there were nine reported deaths, with four occurring between November 7 and 20.

Nationwide, the DOH stated that hospitals have admitted a total of 284 severe and critical Covid-19 patients for treatment. Of the 1,622 ICU beds designated for COVID-19 patients, 164, or 10.1 percent, are currently occupied. Additionally, 2,184 out of 13,550 non-ICU COVID-19 beds, constituting 16.1 percent, are in use.

Emphasizing the ongoing threat of COVID-19, the DOH urged the public to remain vigilant and adhere to public health standards. This includes wearing masks, seeking well-ventilated areas, and immediate isolation if symptomatic under Alert Level 1.

Furthermore, the DOH reported that approximately 78 million people in the country have received COVID-19 vaccinations, surpassing the target population by 100.44 percent.

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