QC Covid-19 Cases Spike Normal, Expert Says; Public Urged to Stay Calm
An infectious disease expert has described the recent spike in Covid-19 cases in Quezon City, Philippines, as a "normal" seasonal increase, urging the public to remain calm as prevailing variants are generally mild. Nationally, infections have seen a significant decline.
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