"The Delta variant does not escape the vaccines that we have, but the efficacy is slightly lower... The areas include Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, Batangas, Rizal, Metro Davao, Metro Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Baguio, Zamboanga, Dumaguete Tuguegarao, General Santos, Naga and Legazpi. "Recent studies suggest that a minimum of 30-percent vaccine coverage in a given population can slow the spread of the Delta variant. Other cities, such as Bacolod, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Baguio, Tacloban, Tagum and Zamboanga, even posted negative growth rates. In terms of intensive care unit bed capacity, Davao City, Iloilo City, General Santos City, Koronadal City, Cabuyao City, Bacolod City, Cagayan de Oro City, Baguio City, Tacloban City, Tagum City, Zamboanga City and Batangas City have high-to-critical levels.

Source: Manila Times June 28, 2021 16:30 UTC