The Davao Region logs 223 new COVID-19 cases from April 3 to 9, and 26 out of 339 admissions are classified as severe and critical cases, as of April 10.
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The number of documented COVID-19 infections in the Davao Region increased following family and public gatherings during the Holy Week, local health officials confirmed in a report released on Tuesday, April 11.
The DOH’s data on healthcare utilization in the Davao Region showed a capacity of 31.1% non-intensive care unit bed use and 40.4% ICU bed use. Dr. Gerna Manatad, DOH-Davao Region assistant director, said there was no cause for alarm, assuring that the situation was manageable, and the current facilities in the region were sufficient and not overburdened.
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