Citing studies, Duque says relaxed distance policy will lead to higher daily COVID19 cases
MANILA - Shortening the required physical distance between passengers in public transportation will lead to a higher number of coronavirus infections being recorded daily in the Philippines, Health Sec. Francisco Duque III said Monday.
"At a 50 percent ridership -- ang papasakayin 50 porsyento ng population dito sa NCR -- ang new cases everyday will reach 686 per day. If you multiply that by 30 days, you will have about 20,580 cases," he said.
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