Manila Bulletin
Metro Manila’s COVID-19 cases have not peaked yet---DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) stated that it is too early to confirm if COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila have peaked.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire noted that case numbers have been fluctuating, with recorded daily cases varying between 5,500 and 8,000 in the past week.
She explained that a peak signifies the highest number of cases, followed by a consistent decrease, which has not yet been observed.
The DOH continues to analyze the trends closely to determine if the peak has been reached.
Vergeire also defended the implementation of the alert level system with granular lockdowns in Metro Manila as a pilot test to refine restriction measures.
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