DOH sees NCR COVID cases dropping to 10K by Oct end

Health officials estimate that active COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila may decrease to 10,000 by October end if current trends continue.

The DOH reports a 36% decline in reported cases from the previous week and a reduction in the utilization of COVID-19 beds.

Researchers predict that Metro Manila could shift to low risk status by the end of October due to decreasing infections.

Hospital occupancy is expected to decline, with the entire country's daily average case count falling below 10,000 in coming weeks.

Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire hopes for easing restrictions by Christmastime if transmission control continues.