DOH explains spike in COVID-19 cases since easing of lockdown

The Department of Health says the spike in “fresh” cases the past days doesn’t mean COVID-19 cases in the country are increasing. Read:

HIGHER DAILY CASES. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire gives updates on the status of the novel coronavirus in the Philippines in this February 21, 2020. File photo by Mara Cepeda/Rappler

The rise in fresh cases could be because of the delayed testing of the samples brought to the laboratories, she said:"As I’ve said, maybe the sample for this test was received 5 days before it was actually tested, but was only tested 3 days ago."This came after the easing of community quarantine in Metro Manila and other parts of the country starting June 1, despite warnings from experts.

To accurately report COVID-19 cases, Vergeire said they are looking now at the onset of illness to determine fresh cases.

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