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DOH: Uptick in COVID cases 'not significant' to tighten restrictions
The Department of Health (DOH) has noted a slight increase in COVID-19 cases nationwide but stated that the rise is not significant enough to warrant new restrictions.
Health officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire reported that the average daily infections increased to 207 from March 21 to 27, compared to 156 in the previous week.
Vergeire emphasized that despite the slight uptick, hospital admissions, severe and critical cases, and deaths remain manageable.
The DOH explained that fluctuations in case numbers are expected due to the continuous presence of the virus.
The public is reminded to continue observing minimum public health standards to prevent infection.
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