The number of active coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the Municipality of Pateros has further decreased.
Based on data from the Pateros municipal government, as of Feb. 10, the total active cases in the town stood at 12, down from 122 recorded last Jan. 27.
The municipal government recorded five new cases, 10 new recoveries and zero deaths on Feb. 10.
Pateros’ confirmed cases totaled 9,696 with 9,574 recoveries and 110 deaths since 2020.
Of the 12 active cases, 10 are asymptomatic and two are mild cases. All of them are under isolation.
Pateros is the smallest local government unit (LGU) in the National Capital Region (NCR).
On the other hand, OCTA Research’s Dr. Guido David released data showing Pateros had only one new COVID-19 case on Feb. 10, based on Department of Health numbers, and is the lowest among 17 LGUs in the NCR.
Last Feb. 8, David classified Pateros, Taguig, Caloocan, Navotas and Marikina as low-risk LGUs for COVID-19 based on OCTA Research’s own metrics.
He said Pateros recorded an average daily attack rate (ADAR) of 7.23, healthcare utilization rate of six percent, and positivity rate of 9.6 percent.
During the “Laging Handa” public briefing on Feb. 11, Dr. Rajendra Yadav, acting World Health Organization (WHO)-Philippines representative, was asked if the worst is over for the Philippines as the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to decrease.
“Yes. The decreasing trend of the number of new cases is really very encouraging. We also have seen a relatively low number of deaths during the recent Omicron surge and also the nationally health care utilization rate is quite stable. So for now we can say the worst is over but that’s only for now because we do not know how long this current favorable situation will last. We need to hope for the best but remain prepared for the worst,” he said.
Regarding the possibility of Metro Manila being put under Alert Level 1 from the current Alert Level 2, Yadav said, “So, WHO have always advocated for a risk-based approach.”
“We have to balance public health measures on one side and socioeconomic measures on one side. So as long as we can do de-risking of travel within Metro Manila or anywhere — even outside Metro Manila, having this balanced approach is welcomed by WHO,” he added.