Millennials' social habits cited for Davao's COVID surge

Social gatherings and work-related interactions among people aged 24 to 40 are cited as the main cause of Davao City's recent surge in COVID-19 cases.

Task force spokesperson Michelle Schlosser noted that this age group, referred to as 'millennials,' engage in high-risk behaviors due to their social nature and participation in the workforce.

As of June 19, 62% of Davao City's recorded 21,453 cases belong to the 20-49 age group, with a high recovery rate among millennials who are often asymptomatic.

Schlosser also highlighted that mortality is higher among seniors due to comorbidities such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.