DOH notes uptick in COVID-19 cases in Visayas, Mindanao
The Department of Health (DOH) noted an uptick in COVID-19 cases in the Visayas and Mindanao regions on Tuesday.
Ten regions are experiencing a positive case growth rate, including Zamboanga Peninsula, Western Visayas, Mimaropa, Caraga, Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, Bicol, Davao Region, Eastern Visayas, and BARMM.
DOH Epidemiology Bureau director Dr. Alethea De Guzman attributed the rise in cases to relaxed adherence to health protocols and the spread of new coronavirus variants.
De Guzman emphasized the importance of continuing mask-wearing and physical distancing even as restrictions are loosened.
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