(CNN Philippines) Metro Manila — Experts of the Department of Health (DOH) have estimated that the daily COVID-19 cases during the upcoming holiday season could reach as high as 3,172 if minimum public health standards are not observed.

“The latest projections by our experts estimate that if low compliance with minimum public health standards continues, the highest we can expect is 3,172 cases.” DOH officer-in-charge Ma. Rosario Vergeire said during a Friday media forum.

It was previously projected that—with low compliance with health standards in mind over the holidays—national daily cases could range from 1,140 to 2,294.