QC Mayor: No reason to panic over hike in Covid-19 cases
Quezon City in the Philippines has seen a 265% rise in COVID-19 cases over the past three weeks, but city officials urge calm, stating infections are mild and manageable. Experts emphasize continued basic preventive measures.
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