The uptrend in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in Metro Manila and neighboring areas slowed down during the enforcement of the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ), a researcher from the University of the Philippines (UP) reported.

As a result, the total number of Covid cases would be in the vicinity of 190,000 cases by the end of August, according to Prof. Guido David of the UP Institute of Mathematics and a member of the UP Octa Research Team.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details