DOH: COVID cases could still peak by mid-September, recommends more “granular lockdowns” to stop Delta transmission

Community transmission of Delta cases noted as it becomes dominant variant in PHL   (Eagle News) – The Department of Health (DOH) said that COVID-19 cases could still peak by mid-September based on the rates monitored on the virus infections this August. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that the department is also recommending the use of granular lockdowns, instead of regional lockdowns as a strategy to curb the increase and transmission of the Delta […]