Velasco urges vigilance as COVID-19 cases rise

House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco urged Filipinos to remain vigilant amid rising COVID-19 cases.

Velasco cited OCTA Research projections suggesting up to 6,000 new daily cases by March end and noted three consecutive days of over 3,000 additional cases.

He stressed the need to maintain health protocols until the vaccination program achieves broad immunity.

Velasco warned against complacency despite vaccine arrivals, emphasizing the importance of continuing adherence to minimum health standards.