Despite the government’s claim that the country is “winning” the fight against COVID-19, experts projections showed that coronavirus infections in the Philippines may reach 60,000 by the end of July. | DJEsguerraINQ
The death count, meanwhile, may reach 1,300 by July 31, the experts projected.
From an average of 271 fresh COVID-19 cases per day during Enhanced Community Quarantine to 396 fresh cases per day during Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine , to 583 fresh cases per day during General Community Quarantine , the study noted. “Nonetheless, the positivity rate over the past two weeks is trending up suggesting that the pandemic is spreading more significantly. We believe that this uptick in the positivity rate reflects the current situation in Cebu, which is experiencing a surge in infections.”
“In our view, the aforementioned national and local projections represent a significant increase in transmissions and is a serious cause for concern that needs to be examined and given appropriate and immediate response by the government,” UP OCTA said.The researchers include UP mathematics professor Guido David, UP political science professor Ranjit Singh Rye, Maria Patricia Agbulos, and University of Santo Tomas biology professor Reverend Fr Nicanor Austriaco.
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