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Pateros COVID-19 cases jump to 19; mayor shuts down car wash for holding Christmas party
Pateros has seen a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, rising to 19 from just one reported earlier.
Mayor Miguel "Ike" Ponce III confirmed that the municipality, which had been COVID-free for three weeks, is now grappling with the resurgence of the virus.
The jump in cases occurred rapidly, with four cases reported on December 28 and an additional 15 cases confirmed on December 29.
Mayor Ponce emphasized that this situation highlights the ongoing battle against the pandemic, particularly with the Omicron variant.
He noted that experts have indicated the Omicron variant is nearly five times more transmissible than the Delta variant.
The mayor urged the public to remain vigilant and continue adhering to minimum public health standards, such as wearing face masks.
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