DOH: Daily COVID-19 cases could hit 19K by Aug 31

The Department of Health (DOH) projects that daily COVID-19 cases in the country could reach 19,306 by August 31 if vaccination and booster rates do not improve.

However, with better compliance to public health protocols and increased vaccine coverage, the number of daily infections may be slower and more controlled at around 6,194 to 8,346 cases by end-August.

The DOH emphasized that hospital utilization rates and admissions are also crucial factors in determining alert levels.

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