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MANILA, Philippines — The number of new COVID-19 cases in the country may reach up to 1,200 on Wednesday, December 7, independent pandemic monitor Octa Research Group has said.
Dr. Guido David, a fellow of Octa, noted that the Department of Health (DOH) reported 883 new cases, 20 deaths, and 1,160 recoveries in the country on December 6.
The new cases reflected a 12.6% nationwide positivity rate while active cases stood at 17,481.
“Expecting 1,000 to 1,200 cases tomorrow [Wednesday],” David said in a Twitter post late Tuesday night.
Dec 6 2022 DOH reported 883 new cases 20 deaths 1160 recoveries. 17481 active cases, 12.6% nationwide positivity rate. 315 cases in NCR. Expecting 1000-1200 new cases tomorrow #COVID19 @dzbb @DZAR1026 @allangatus @dzrhnews @News5PH @NewsRmn @ali_sotto @MlaStandard @DrMichaelTee pic.twitter.com/TRcI9xHIXw
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) December 6, 2022
In a separate Twitter post on Wednesday, David said Metro Manila registered the most number of new COVID-19 cases with 315, followed by Cavite province with 55 cases, and Cebu with 46 cases.
Provinces with the most new cases on 12.6.22. Data was extracted from https://t.co/GUBv99qV6l. #COVID19 @dzbb @allangatus @News5PH @dzrhnews @DZAR1026 @NewsRmn @dwiz882 @ali_sotto @PhilstarNews @manilabulletin @DrMichaelTee pic.twitter.com/1sZJuP5VTb
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) December 6, 2022