“This is very serious even comparing it with what happened last March (2021). The reason is that when we had the surge in March due to the Alpha and Beta variants, it was primarily in the NCR (National Capital Region). In fact, when we reported 10,000 up to 11,000 cases in March and April, 94 percent of those cases were within the NCR-Plus bubble. So the difference now is that it’s not just in the NCR but is happening all over the country,” Dr. Guido David said in a CNN Philippines interview.
The NCR-Plus bubble consisted of Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Rizal, and Laguna.
David recommended to the national and local governments to closely monitor the situations in Tuguegarao City, Cebu City, and some areas in Western and Central Visayas.
OCTA, in its report released on Aug. 8 noted that the current COVID surge in Cebu City is worse than what it saw last February.
“Of course the situation in the country is different. Some are plateauing, some are just starting to have a surge but that situation is that it’s more widespread now. Containing this very infectious virus, which is the Delta variant, should be our main priority right now,” he added.
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Taking care of older persons is the collective concern of the citizenry
The International Day of Older Persons is observed on Oct. 1 each year.
Promoting safe driving in the new normal
Ford Driving Skills for Life
ON MANNY PACQUIAO - You're the greatest – Roach
From one legend to another.
NAT'L BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION - PAY CUTS FOR NO VAX PLAYERS
NBA poises crackdown on those who refuse to get vaccinated
Duterte renews commitment to infra dev't
With only months left in his term, President Duterte reassured the public that his administration remains committed to its promise of infrastructure development aimed at making the Philippines a progressive nation.
Sustain Our Teachers' Enthusiasm; Enable Young Learners To Hurdle The Learning Crisis
For 10 years now, the period from Sept. 5 to Oct. 5 of every year has been observed as National Teachers Month (NTM), by virtue of President Benigno S. Aquino III’s Proclamation No. 242. The observance culminates on Oct. 5 that, by virtue of Republic Act 10743, is observed as World Teachers Day (WTD) and National Teachers Day (NTD) pursuant to a UNESCO mandate.
Love knows no borders
Pangasinense couple weds at checkpoint
The Next Election Is No Waste Of Time
An appeal to the young who can influence the outcome of the upcoming elections
US Olympian Biles Says She Should've Quit Earlier
Gymnastics
Drones And Jets: China Shows Off New Air Power
ZHUHAI, China (AFP) — China on Tuesday showed off its increasingly sophisticated airpower including surveillance drones and jets able to jam hostile electronic equipment, with an eye on disputed territories from Taiwan to the South China Sea and rivalry with the United States.
