DOH: Cases may drop to 83 by March with strict compliance

The DOH projects that daily COVID-19 cases in the Philippines may drop to 83 by March 15 if public health protocols are strictly followed.

Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire noted that a decrease of 12% in compliance could result in up to 2,077 daily cases, while a 19% decrease could lead to as many as 7,748 cases per day.

The projections are based on the characteristics of the Omicron variant and factors such as population mobility, vaccination coverage, and adherence to minimum public health standards.