Manila, June 21 -- ercent increase in active Covid-19 cases in two days.

From 365 active infections on Sunday, QC's tally jumped to 439 on Tuesday, or 0.17 percent of the overall confirmed cases of 263,118.

Fatalities have remained at 1,732 since June 14.

In a statement, the City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit reminded anew about adherence to minimum health protocols like avoiding crowded places, maintaining one to two-meter physical distancing, frequent use of alcohol or washing of hands, and wearing of face masks.

As the city is under "yellow" status, which means a surge may happen in the next two weeks, Mayor Joy Belmonte has ordered all 142 villages to strictly implement the order to wear masks, with assistance from the Departme...