FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed coronavirus model is seen in front of the words coronavirus disease (Covid-19) on display in this illustration taken March 25, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
MANILA, Philippines — Close to 900 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in Metro Manila, a fellow of the independent analytics group Octa Research said Sunday.
Citing data from the Department of Health, Octa Research fellow Guido David said that 11 percent or 877 of the 7,689 fresh infections recorded nationwide on February 5 were in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Most of the new infections seen in Metro Manila were in Quezon City.
Provinces with the most new cases on 2.5.22. Data was extracted from https://t.co/kM89DgrHW7. Any errors in data should be addressed to DOH. @dzbb @allangatus @News5PH @dzrhnews @DZAR1026 @NewsRmn @dzme_1530khz @dwiz882 @ali_sotto @PhilstarNews @RMMendozaMT pic.twitter.com/tQaspjF1N1
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) February 5, 2022
The following is the breakdown of the COVID-19 cases per local government unit in the metropolis:
Quezon City – 171 new cases
Manila – 136 new cases
Makati – 95 new cases
Pasig – 70 new cases
Pasay – 66 new cases
Parañaque – 55 new cases
Taguig – 50 new cases
Las Piñas – 47 new cases
Caloocan – 46 new cases
Mandaluyong – 31 new cases
Marikina – 31 new cases
Valenzuela – 31 new cases
Muntinlupa – 18 new cases
San Juan – 12 new cases
Navotas – 10 new cases
Malabon – 7 new cases
Pateros – 1 new case
NCR LGUs new cases on February 5, 2022 extracted from https://t.co/GUBv99qV6l. If there are concerns regarding accuracy of data, these should be addressed to DOH. @dzbb @dzrhnews @allangatus @DZAR1026 @NewsRmn @ali_sotto @dwiz882 @PhilstarNews @News5PH @ABSCBNNews @roribabyko pic.twitter.com/bHy0Xrorat
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) February 5, 2022
According to David, the NCR may see pre-surge numbers by the end of February.
“Actuals are back below [January] 20 projections, which means prospects look good for less than 500 in the NCR by [Valentine’s] Day, and perhaps pre surge numbers by end of February,” he said on Twitter.
877 new cases today in the NCR, 11% of national numbers. Actuals are back below Jan 20 projections, which means prospects look good for less than 500 in the NCR by V-Day, and perhaps pre surge numbers by end of February pic.twitter.com/fWOd7SGEpS
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) February 5, 2022
Before the surge of COVID-19 infections early this year, daily cases were posted below 1,000 cases in December last year.