The number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases went up anew in the last two days, and there are indications that this spike was caused by the growing number of infections in areas outside of the National Capital Region (NCR).
In fact, the internal care unit (ICU) utilization rate in six regions is now at high-risk levels. And this could be a major concern that the national government would have to shift its focus on in the coming week.
These developments, as well as other important updates on the weather, are in our list of top stories this Sunday morning, May 30, 2021.
A worker of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) gathers trash from the water off Manila Bay in Malate, Manila, on Saturday, May 29, 2021. The condition of the water at the bay has drastically improved due to continuous clean-up operations in the area. (Manny Llanes)
- PH COVID-19 Update
- Major win vs terrorism
- More rains are coming in Mindanao…
- but the sweltering heat continues in Luzon
- Penitential walk
- Inspiring story
- New way to hide wildlife species
- Business Corner