The case fatality rate on healthcare workers is lower than the general population and has remained below 1% since the COVID-19 pandemic began according to data from the Department of Health (DOH) showed.
Despite the National Capital Region’s (NCR) average of 5,800 new COVID-19 cases per day, the region’s reproduction number has slightly dropped to 1.34 this week, down from 1.39 last week according to OCTA Research on Wednesday (Sept. 15).
COVID-19-vaccinated individuals in Cebu City are now allowed to enter indoor dining establishments and access to personal care services in salons and spas under its “vaccine bubble” policy.
With the recent FDA approval of some vaccines for the use of minors, the Quezon City government is now preparing for the city-wide registration and rollout of the vaccination program for its younger population.
