ADVERTISEMENT“We discourage the use of the term ‘epicenter’ in describing the rise of cases in an area. “Considering this, no, Davao City is not an epicenter. We continue to closely monitor the situation in Davao City due to increasing cases,” she added. The DOH issued the statement after OCTA Research reported that Davao City has surpassed Quezon City on the average number of new COVID-19 cases in a seven-day monitoring period. Davao City was placed under modified enhanced community quarantine from June 5 until June 20.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 09, 2021 06:00 UTC