MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday identified regions in the country that have reported an increase in growth rate for COVID-19 cases.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said in an online media briefing that a positive coronavirus growth rate was observed in Caraga, Mimaropa, Western Visayas, Ilocos Region, and Central Visayas.
Vergeire noted that for Ilocos Region and Central Visayas, for instance, the growth rate of COVID-19 cases was previously negative but is now positive, which shows an increase in infections.
Meanwhile, the average daily attack rate (ADAR) is highest in Cagayan Valley, with an ADAR of 8.8 per 100,000 population, …
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