By Pearl Gumapos
The Department of Health on Sunday (Jan. 9) recorded 28,707 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the Philippines to 2,965,447.
There are now 128,114 active cases.The agency also reported 2,579 new recoveries and 15 deaths.
According to OCTA Research Group member Dr. Guido David, most of the new cases from Jan. 2 to 8 came from the National Capital Region (NCR), Calabarzon, and Central Luzon. A total of 8,468 cases came from NCR, 218 from Bacoor City, and 211 from Antipolo.
LGUs in the NCR, Calabarzon and Central Luzon with most new cases from Jan 2 to 8. ADAR of NCR, Cainta at over 50 per day per 100k. @dzbb @allangatus @dzrhnews @DZAR1026 @NewsRmn @dzme_1530khz @dwiz882 @ABSCBNNews @manilabulletin @CarolynBonquin @haydeesampang @News5PH @EagleNews pic.twitter.com/J2L2GtKDB0
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) January 9, 2022
The average daily attack rate (ADAR) of NCR and Cainta is over 50 per day per 100,000 people.
Meanwhile, acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles clarified that there will be no “total lockdown” amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
This, after an audio clip went viral where a male speaker warned the public to stock up on essential supplies as the government will be considering placing the country on “total lockdown.”
“We reiterate our appeal to the public to dismiss these unfounded and malicious rumors and to refrain from sharing these with our family and friends. As I said in our press briefing yesterday, our country is dealing with a real threat that understandably concerns our people, and spreading these unverified rumors contributes to unnecessary anxiety and needless panic. Hindi po ito nakakatulong,” Nograles said.
Nograles assured the public that there is enough basic food commodities to last for the next three months.
“While we encourage the public to keep informed about the latest developments in our battle against COVID, we urge everyone to obtain their news and information from credible sources, dismiss disinformation, and contribute positively in our efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 by observing minimum public health standards and by getting vaccinated in order to protect ourselves, our families and our communities,” Nograles said. -ag
