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DOH urges public to avoid complacency as Covid-19 cases rise in Metro Manila
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III assured the public on Friday that the recent increase in COVID-19 cases is not a cause for concern but cautioned against complacency.
Duque stated that there is no need to worry at this point, emphasizing the importance of strictly adhering to the masking mandate and other minimum public health standards.
He anticipates that any potential surge in cases will be minor, short-lived, and will not overwhelm the healthcare system.
The Health Secretary highlighted that the national average daily attack rate (ADAR) is currently below one per 100,000 population.
Furthermore, the healthcare utilization rate (HCUR) in Metro Manila stands at a low 25%, far below the 50-70% threshold for moderate risk.
The DOH previously reported that Metro Manila has a positive two-week growth rate, but its ADAR remains below the moderate risk classification threshold of six cases per 100,000 population.
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