Around 900 new COVID-19 instances nationwide could also be recorded on Sunday, Christmas Day, in keeping with the projections of impartial monitoring group OCTA Research.
In a tweet on Saturday evening, OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David mentioned the brand new infections on Sunday might vary from 700 to 900.
This was after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 834 new COVID-19 instances on Saturday, which introduced the lively caseload right down to 16,489.
David mentioned that the nationwide positivity charge — or the proportion of people that have been discovered optimistic for COVID-19 among the many whole variety of people examined — was at 10.4%.
DOH’s newest information confirmed that the National Capital Region nonetheless recorded the very best variety of new infections up to now two weeks with 5,003 instances.
It was adopted by Calabarzon with 2,208, Central Luzon with 1,093, Western Visayas with 595, and Cagayan Valley with 488.
The Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) urged the general public on Saturday to prioritize well being protocols amid gatherings through the Christmas season.
“Bagamat maluwag na ang restrictions para sa mga pagtitipon, malaki pa rin ang maitutulong ng pagsunod sa health protocols para maipagdiwang ang Pasko at bagong taon nang may mabuting kalusugan,” it mentioned.
(Although the restrictions for gatherings have been relaxed, following well being protocols will assist us to have a good time Christmas and the brand new 12 months with good well being.)
“Huwag kalimutang mag-mask, hugas, at iwas,” the OPS added.
(Don’t neglect to masks, wash, and hold your distance.) —KG, GMA Integrated News
