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COVID-19 spread not yet slowing down - DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) stated that the reported decrease in COVID-19 cases is artificial and not indicative of a slowdown in transmission.
DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire explained that the drop in numbers is due to several laboratories not operating during the Holy Week break.
She urged laboratories to continue their operations even during holidays, especially during this critical period, to provide accurate data for response strategies.
Vergeire cautioned the public against interpreting the reduced case count as a sign that the virus spread has slowed down.
She further advised that the true effects of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) will only become apparent about two weeks after its lifting.
OCTA Research had previously noted that the ECQ was effective in slowing COVID-19 spread in the National Capital Region, with the reproduction number decreasing to 1.61.
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