Manila, July 6 -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday reported an uptick in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in Quezon City, but clarified that infections remain generally low and managed mostly as outpatients.

In a statement, the DOH said data from the Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) showed that recorded Covid-19 cases rose to 84 between June 11 and July 1, from 23 cases in the preceding period.

However, health authorities cautioned against using percentage increases to interpret the trend.

Citing the percentage increase (265 percent) does not accurately reflect the small absolute number, and requires much caution in interpretation, the DOH said.

The DOH, in coordination with the QCESD, is cu...