This GeoGebra applet displays a line graph showing the number of new COVID-19 cases in the Philippines from 2020 to 2023. A corresponding table of values is also available. Click the CHECKBOX next to it to view the table.[br][br]Explore the data by selecting the start and end months/years from the DROPDOWN menus to see the exact number of cases for that specific timeframe.
Analyze the line graph and table data regarding the number of new COVID-19 cases per month. Then, answer the following questions.
Over what period(s) did the Philippines see the most significant increase in new COVID-19 cases?
Were there any periods with a sustained decrease in new COVID-19 cases?
How did the rate of new COVID-19 cases in the Philippines compare between 2020 and 2023?
Were there any specific months or quarters that stood out for having a particularly high or low rate of new cases?