OCTA: PH may hit close to 500K COVID-19 cases by year-end

OCTA Research projects the Philippines will have close to 500,000 COVID-19 cases by year-end due to increased mobility and Christmas celebrations.

Dr. Guido David of OCTA noted the current trajectory suggests around 475,000 to 480,000 cases if conditions remain stable, but an uptick could push this closer to 500,000.

David observed fewer than 2,000 new infections daily nationwide and about 400 in Metro Manila currently, though indicators suggest a potential increase.

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