Davao Region's Covid-19 situation update as of Nov. 21, 2022. (Graphics courtesy of DOH-11)
DAVAO CITY – New cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the Davao region have decreased by 37 percent from November 14-20, the regional health office said Tuesday.
This came after the agency only recorded 301 Covid-19 cases last week, compared to 478 cases on November 7-13.
In the hospital admission of the new cases, the Department of Health (DOH) 11 (Davao region) noted that only 69 Covid-19 were severe and critical, 24 were confirmed, and 45 others were probable and suspected.
Health care utilization for the regional hospital also showed a capacity of 26.9 percent for non-intensive care unit (ICU) bed use, and 42.1 percent for ICU bed use.
Five actual death cases were also recorded last week, the DOH-11 said.
"The public is reminded to continue practicing minimum public health standards, double up protection with vaccination and boosters, and ensure good airflow. Covid-19 vaccination efforts are continuing throughout the region,” the agency added.
Meanwhile, about 7.4 million anti-Covid-19 vaccines have been administered in the region as of November 21.
In its latest update, the DOH-11 said about 94.6 percent or 3,593,254 individuals have received their first dose of the vaccine that included the single-shot Johnson and Johnson jabs.
Also, about 87.9 percent or 3.3 million individuals have been fully vaccinated in the region, the agency said.
Of the fully vaccinated, at least 17.5 percent or 665,608 individuals got their first booster shots while 3.3 percent or 125,689 individuals were administered the second booster. (PNA)
