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Covid rise in NCR to peak in 2 weeks

THE rise in the number of Covid-19 cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) and surrounding regions is expected to peak within the next one to two weeks, the independent monitoring group OCTA Research said on Monday.

OCTA said the current increase in Covid-19 cases has exceeded projections, with infections going above the 1,000 mark for the fourth straight day.

Devotees of the Black Nazarene attend the Holy Mass in front of Quiapo Church, Plaza Miranda in Manila City on the first Friday (July 1, 2022) of the month. They observed the safe physical distance while attending the mass. (PNA photo by Joey O. Razon)