DOH sees nationwide rise in COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health (DOH) reported an upward trend in COVID-19 cases across all regions in the Philippines.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire noted that neighboring provinces of Metro Manila, such as Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal, have seen a significant increase from 153 daily cases in December to over 1,400 cases by month-end.
DOH Epidemiology Bureau director Dr. Alethea de Guzman confirmed an observed spike in cases across all regions and provinces, though hospitalization rates remain lower than the September 2021 peak.
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