Manila Bulletin
DOH observes increase in COVID-19 cases in Visayas, Mindanao
The Department of Health (DOH) is closely monitoring an increase in COVID-19 cases in the Visayas and Mindanao regions.
Dr. Alethea de Guzman of the DOH Epidemiology Bureau noted that while the rise is not rapid, there is a notable upward trend in infections.
Cases in Luzon have plateaued with a slight decrease, while the National Capital Region, Calabarzon, and Central Luzon have seen a marked decline.
Regions in the Visayas with a positive growth rate include Western Visayas and Eastern Visayas.
In Mindanao, increases in cases are observed in Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, Soccsksargen, and BARMM.
The DOH is also monitoring an uptick in cases in two Luzon regions: Mimaropa and Bicol.
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