Metro Manila sees slight uptick in COVID-19 cases, but still at ‘minimal risk’

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A passenger (C) sits inside a tricycle covered with a reminder to wear a mask, part of the Covid-19 health protocols, in Manila on February 16, 2022.

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MANILA, Philippines (Updated 2:56 p.m.) — Metro Manila saw a slight increase in COVID-19 cases in the previous week, with infections having risen by 17% to 71 cases, but the Department of Health said Friday the capital region is still at “minimal risk” for the disease.

 

The DOH said that despite the uptick in cases in Metro Manila, the two-week growth rate remains negative at -17% and there is just an average of 0.47 cases for every 100,000 people, which places the region under the minimal risk classification.

 

It added that the minimal hike in cases does not translate to increased admissions or intensive care unit utilization rates which it said remained “low risk” as this ranged from 19%-23%.

 

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