Manila Bulletin
Covid-19 cases may hit 5k-10k daily once Omicron subvariants spread in PH — OCTA
The Philippines might see a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, possibly driven by Omicron subvariants like BA.4, BA.5, and BA.2.12.1, according to OCTA Research.
This projection is based on observed increases in infections in countries such as South Africa and Delhi in India, which have similar characteristics to the Philippines.
OCTA fellow Guido David stated that an increase in cases could happen "any time" once new subvariants enter the country.
OCTA president Ranjit Rye warned that daily Covid-19 cases could reach 5,000 to 10,000, especially since the economy has reopened.
He noted that it is inevitable for cases to rise due to these factors.
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