MANILA: (Bernama-Xinhua) The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday (May 17) said it is "actively monitoring" Covid-19 infections in Southeast Asia amid a reported rise in cases in parts of the region, Xinhua reported.
"We are actively coordinating through established mechanisms like the Asean.
"This gives us verified information, boosting readiness even as we see no cause for alarm," the agency said in a statement.
As of May 3, 2025, the DOH reported an 87 per cent decrease in cases and fatalities compared to 2024 in the Philippines, with only 1,774 Covid-19 cases reported this year, down from 14,074 cases last year.
"The case fatality rate is only 1.13 per cent," the agency added.
The DOH said it is committed to keeping the public informed and will provide timely updates should the situation evolve. - Bernama-Xinhua
