COVID-19 positive cases in Philippine provinces increasing at an alarming rate

As the rate of spread of COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila continue to decline, COVID-19 positive cases have been increasing in provinces.

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Highlights

• In Metro Manila, COVID ICU and COVID wards remain in full capacity
• Food and Drug Administration says they are waiting for Pfizer to apply for emergency use authorization or EUA for children 5-15 years old
• Partidong PDP-Laban Cusi faction has confirmed that President Rodrigo Duterte has signed the certificate of nomination and acceptance (CONA ) for the coming May 2022 Elections

OCTA Research considers the provinces of  Isabela, Cagayan, Benguet, Bataan and Laguna  as  “areas of concern” 

 

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