Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 23) — The Department of Health recorded 1,891 new COVID-19 cases during the week of Jan. 16 to 21, down 35% from the previous week.
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The latest tally brings the daily average number of cases to 270, DOH reported on Monday in its weekly bulletin.
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Of the new cases, DOH said four patients were in severe and critical condition.
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A total of 104 deaths due to COVID-19 were also verified, including seven that occurred on Jan. 9 to 22.
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According to the agency, 16.1% of the 2,229 intensive care unit beds for COVID-19 were occupied.
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DOH also said 94.52% or 73 million individuals of the target population are vaccinated against COVID-19, while 21 million people received their booster shots.
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In a Twitter post, OCTA Research fellow Guido David said the country’s positivity rate decreased from 3.7% to 2.4% as of Jan 21. Positivity rate refers to the percentage of all COVID-19 tests that are positive on a given period.
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NCR positivity rate decreased from 3.7% to 2.4% as of Jan 21, 2023. No province in Luzon had an increase in positivity rate. Many provinces have LOW positivity rate (less than 5%). #COVID19 #covid @dzbb @DZAR1026 @dzrhnews @News5PH @ali_sotto @allangatus pic.twitter.com/8vvmuBrsb9
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) January 23, 2023
