DOH: No second wave of COVID-19 yet despite increase in cases

Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire declared that the Philippines has not yet entered a second wave of COVID-19 despite an increase in cases.

As of July 26, Sunday, the country's case count surpassed 80,000 with over 2,000 new cases reported daily for four consecutive days.

Vergeire stated that while they are studying the situation, there is no evidence to suggest a second wave has begun.

She noted that the rise in cases is expected due to eased quarantine protocols since June 1 and expanded testing, which includes asymptomatic individuals.

The DOH emphasized the need to prepare the healthcare system for an increased demand for services.