Manila Bulletin
Herbosa warns of possible Covid-19 surge in next 2 months
A government adviser warned of a potential surge in COVID-19 cases within the next two months, attributing the risk to upcoming elections and religious gatherings.
Dr. Ted Herbosa, an NTF Against COVID-19 medical adviser, identified political campaign periods, the May elections, Ramadan, and Holy Week as high-risk events for disease transmission.
He noted that these events could contribute to an increase in cases, following a pattern observed in previous months where COVID-19 cases rose approximately every three months.
Herbosa stated that the national government is currently monitoring areas with low vaccination rates, such as the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and several municipalities in Visayas and Mindanao.
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