All age groups had increase COVID-19 cases – DOH

The Department of Health (DOH) clarified yesterday that all age groups are now experiencing increased COVID-19 cases and not just among children.

According to the DOH, there was a 59% overall increase in COVID-19 cases in all age groups recorded from July 13 to 25.

The largest increase in COVID-19 cases was in the 30-39 age group, while the lowest was in the 80-year-olds and above.

“Naiintindihan po namin ang mga agam-agam at pangamba ng ating mga kababayan sa mga balitang lumalabas ngayon tungkol sa pagtaas ng kaso ng COVID-19 sa mga bata. Ngunit dapat ay liwanagin natin na itong pagtaas ng kaso ay nararamdaman sa lahat ng grupo at hindi lang sa mga bata,” said Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire.

This comes after the report that more children are now being exposed to COVID-19. For example, at the Philippine General Hospital, six children with COVID-19 were admitted.

PGH spokesperson Dr. Jonas Del Rosario said three of them are in critical condition while two have moderate symptoms, and one is a mild case that is on its way to recovery.

All age groups had increase COVID-19 cases – DOH

The Philippines was re-placed in the classification as a high-risk area in COVID-19 due to cases kicking off 47% nationwide in just two weeks due to the more contagious Delta variant, according to the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday.

From August 2 to 8, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said an average of 8,829 new cases were recorded each day. Before that, there was an average of 7,029 new cases per day in recent weeks.

It also appeared that the average daily attack rate (or ADAR) kicked off to 7.20 cases per 100,000 population, the healthcare utilization rate was at 54.70%, and the intensive care unit (ICU) occupancy rate was at 61.71% as of Aug. 6.

Meanwhile, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday said unvaccinated individuals should avoid nonessential travel to the Philippines and other areas categorized as Level 3 (COVID-19 High).