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'Too early' to project NCR's de-escalation to Alert Level 2: DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) stated on Saturday that it is premature to determine if the National Capital Region (NCR) can be downgraded to Alert Level 2 in February.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire mentioned that the peak of the COVID-19 surge is anticipated between late January and mid-February, with active cases in Metro Manila possibly doubling by the second week of February.
Despite potential de-escalation, Vergeire cautioned that not all positive antigen test results are being reported to the DOH.
National Task Force Against COVID-19 special adviser Dr. Ted Herbosa had previously suggested a possible downgrade to Alert Level 2 due to fewer infections and hospitalizations in the NCR, with most cases occurring outside the region.
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