Manila Bulletin
DOH cites non-compliance to health protocols as underlying cause to increase in COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health (DOH) stated that the non-compliance to health protocols is the primary driver behind the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, rather than solely the new variants.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire emphasized that the increase in cases is primarily due to the public's non-compliance with essential health protocols, such as not wearing face masks and face shields.
She added that the presence of the new variants has aggravated the situation, making the increase in cases more severe.
The DOH has recorded more than 3,000 new cases of COVID-19 on March 7.
The Philippines has officially recorded 58 cases of the South African variant, 118 cases of the UK variant, and 85 other mutations of concern.
The DOH is conducting an epidemiological investigation in collaboration with the World Health Organization concerning these new variants.
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