The DOH attributed the rise in COVID-19 cases to its increased testing capacity and the public’s failure to comply with the minimum health standards. | jovicyeeINQ
Vergeire reiterated that strict compliance with the health measures was necessary, especially that recent studies found a mutation of the virus, which makes it more infectious.
On Tuesday, the DOH reported an additional 1,540 infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 47,873. Of the new cases recorded from 69 of the 74 accredited laboratories, 993 were patients who tested positive within the last three days. Metro Manila recorded the highest number of these cases, 428, followed by Central Visayas, which had 109.
The term refers to a system where the health service just receives reports submitted by hospitals, clinics, public health centers and other sources, Villanueva said, citing a definition by the World Health Organization. Reporting numbers daily and apprehending violators of quarantine and health measures are not enough, he said.
“Business confidence is tied with trust in the health sector management. Industries and productive economic sectors won’t risk resuming operations if there is a strong possibility of another lockdown, which would be disastrous for our economy and, consequently, for our workers,” Villanueva said.
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