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Waning adherence to COVID-19 precautions may lead to surge in May — DOH


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Commuters queue to board a bus at the EDSA Bus Carousel at Ortigas EDSA Station on Wednesday, April 13, 2022.

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MANILA, Philippines — Another spike in COVID-19 cases is likely due to reduced compliance with public health safeguards, the Department of Health said Thursday as it warned there could be half a million active cases in Metro Manila by the middle of May if people continue to disregard health protocols.

 

Citing experts in epidemiologic modeling, the DOH said that adherence to minimum public health standards has declined by 7% nationwide and 12% in the capital region from March to April.

 

“Analysts determined that decreases in MPHS compliance could translate to large increases in the number of cases,” the agency said.

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/04/14/2174553/waning-adherence-covid-19-precautions-may-lead-surge-may-doh

 

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