Quezon City officials report a sharp rise in COVID-19 infections over several weeks, based on data from the city’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Division. In one update, the city says it recorded 23 confirmed cases from May 21 to June 10, which increased to 84 cases from June 11 to July 1. Another report states that Quezon City has 146 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of July 1, reflecting the same period of higher counts. The local government also reassures residents, saying the increase over the past three weeks is “no cause for alarm.” It states that the reported cases are mild and that there is no evidence of clustering or severe illness. Across the coverage, the key figures center on the jump from the earlier period (May 21–June 10) to the later period (June 11–July 1), and officials characterize the rise as notable while emphasizing that severity and clustering signals are not observed.
Quezon City reports sharp COVID-19 case increase; officials say it is not alarming
Quezon City officials report a sharp rise in COVID-19 infections over several weeks, based on data from the city’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Division. In one update, the city says it recorded 23 c...
- Quezon City’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Division reports COVID-19 case counts increasing over the past three weeks.
- Confirmed cases rise from 23 (May 21–June 10) to 84 (June 11–July 1).
- Quezon City reports a total of 146 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of July 1.
- City officials say the increase is “no cause for alarm.”
- Officials state cases reported are mild and there is no evidence of clustering or severe illness.
MANILA, Philippines — The local government of Quezon City assured the public that the recorded increase in Covid-19 cases over the past three weeks is “no cause for alarm.” It explained in a statement on Monday, July 6, that all reported cases “have been mild and there has been no evidence of clustering or severe illness.” From May 21 to June 10, the Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (CESD) recorded 23 confirmed Covid-19 cases. However, from June 11 to July 1, this rose to 84. READ: QC COVID-19 cases now at 2,605 Since the start of the year, Quezon […]...Keep on reading: QC gov’t assures increase in Covid-19 cases ‘no cause for alarm’
1 month agoMANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government on Sunday said it recorded an increase in Covid-19 cases, with confirmed infections in 2026 now at 146. According to the QC Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD), the increase was recorded after 23 cases between May 21 and June 10 jumped to 84 from June 11 to July 1. READ: COVID-19 global overview: Where are we now 5 years after? This number, said the QCESD in a statement, reflects a 265 percent spike in COVID-19 cases in the past three weeks alone. “This brings the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Quezon […]...Keep on reading: QC gov’t records increase in Covid-19 cases
1 month agoThe Quezon City government has recorded 146 COVID-19 cases as of July 1, based on data from the city"s Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD).
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