Makati COVID-19 cases surge to 311

Active COVID-19 cases in Makati City have surged to 311 as of Tuesday, January 4, marking a significant increase from previous weeks.

This represents an increase of at least 300% in active cases within one week, with the city having only 36 active cases as of December 28.

Of the current active cases, 284 are under home quarantine, 13 are hospitalized, and 14 are in a quarantine facility.

Mayor Abby Binay noted that most of the infected individuals are vaccinated, but emphasized that vaccines still prevent severe illness and hospitalization.

The city previously reported 208 active cases on Sunday, January 2, and 257 on Monday, January 3.

Makati City has recorded a total of 45,464 COVID-19 infections, with 45,215 total confirmed cases as of Monday.

The city has administered over 1 million vaccine doses, with 454,971 individuals receiving their first dose, 429,690 fully vaccinated, and 47,011 booster shots given.