The Department of Health (DOH) has called for caution in interpreting recent data showing a 265% surge in COVID-19 cases in Quezon City, emphasizing that the percentage increase does not reflect the actual absolute numbers.According to the DOH, the city recorded 146 cases as of July 1, marking a 265.22% rise over the past three weeks.However, the DOH spokesperson, Albert Domingo, clarified that the small absolute number of cases should not be overstated.

The DOH is collaborating with Quezon City's Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) to investigate the increase, which appears to be concentrated in specific areas or health facilities.The DOH also noted that Quezon City's cumulative cases dropped by 68% compared to 2025, with most patients recovering as outpatients.

Nationally, there has been a significant decline in infections, with 719 cases reported as of June 20, 2026, compared to 3,579 in the same period last year.

The DOH reiterated the importance of maintaining hygiene and preventive measures, especially with the rise of water-borne diseases during the wet season.