The Department of Health (DOH) said on Friday, Feb. 16, that 661 new Covid-19 cases were recorded from Feb. 6 to 12.
It noted that these cases showed a 35 percent decrease compared to the previous week from Jan. 30 to Feb. 5.
Based on the latest data, seven of the newly reported cases have been classified as "severe” or “critical.”
Meanwhile, the DOH recorded two additional Covid-19-related deaths that occurred between Jan. 30 to Feb. 12.
It was also stated that as of Feb. 11, hospitals across the Philippines had admitted a total of 184 severe and critical Covid-19 patients for treatment.
Of the 1,345 ICU beds designated for Covid-19 patients, 151 of them, or 11 percent, are currently occupied.
DOH also noted that 1,528 out of 11,291 non-ICU Covid-19 beds, constituting 14 percent, are also in use.
Related to this, it reminded the public that practicing different layers of protection can limit transmission among vulnerable groups and in enclosed, overcrowded areas.
Frequent handwashing, using masks, social distancing, and providing adequate ventilation in closed settings altogether remain effective prevention measures.
Testing is done to confirm cases to determine appropriate clinical management and isolation at home may be done for mild cases, the DOH added.