DOH records 8% ‘decrease’ in daily Covid-19 cases


The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, Oct. 24, said 1,146 new Covid-19 cases were recorded from Oct. 16 to 22.

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It noted that these cases showed an eight percent "decrease" with an average daily count of 164 cases compared to the previous week from Oct. 9 to 15.

Based on the latest data, 22 of the newly reported cases have been classified as "severe” or “critical.”

DOH said there have been nine deaths between Oct. 9 and Oct. 22.

It also reported that hospitals across the country had admitted a total of 221 severe and critical Covid-19 patients for treatment.

Of the 1,465 ICU beds designated for Covid-19 patients, 173 of them, or 11.8 percent, are currently occupied.

DOH also said that 2,118 out of 12,536 non-ICU Covid-19 beds, constituting 16.9 percent, are also in use.

The department urged the public to remain vigilant in the face of the ongoing Covid-19 threat.

It emphasized the importance of adhering to public health standards, such as wearing masks, seeking well-ventilated areas, and being isolated immediately if symptomatic under Alert Level 1.

Meanwhile, DOH reported that approximately 78 million people in the country had received Covid-19 vaccinations, exceeding the target population by 100.44 percent. (Zekinah Elize Espina)