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DoH refutes OCTA claim of new COVID-19 surge
The Department of Health (DOH) stated that there is no definitive evidence of a COVID-19 surge in Metro Manila, despite an increase in cases.
The OCTA Research group previously reported nearly 1,000 daily cases in NCR and a reproduction number increase from 0.66 to 1.33.
DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire acknowledged the rise in case metrics and urged continued adherence to health standards and vaccination.
Vergeire also called on local government units to strictly enforce health protocols.
The DOH cited data indicating NCR remains at moderate risk, with a 19% increase in two-week growth rates and an average daily attack rate of 6 cases per 100,000 population.
Several cities in NCR, including Makati, Las Piñas, and Pasay, have shown positive growth rates and high-risk average daily attack rates.
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