MANILA, Philippines — There are already signs of a “beginning surge” of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Thursday.
“There are already signs of a beginning surge, with higher attack rates in about eight cities of Metro Manila and higher two-week growth rate change from negative to positive growth,” he said in an interview on ABS-CBN News Channel.
“This is alarming and that is why I go out almost every day reminding our people of the importance of complying with the minimum health standards,” he added.
Duque stressed that the public should continue to observe health protocol…
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