Philippines downgraded to low risk for COVID-19

The Philippines is now classified as being at low risk from COVID-19.

Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III stated that Metro Manila and 12 other regions are at low risk, while Davao region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Western Visayas, and Soccsksargen remain at moderate risk.

The health use rates in the Philippines and most regions are currently low, with only the intensive care unit rate in the Davao region being moderate.

Metro Manila and other areas will continue to be under Alert Level 2 until the end of February, with a potential move to Alert Level 1 for Metro Manila by early March if businesses comply with safety measures.