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OCTA: PH COVID-19 reproduction number down to 0.76
The Philippines' COVID-19 reproduction number has decreased to 0.76, indicating a continued downward trend in cases.
The weekly average of new COVID-19 cases has dropped to 12,455, a 26% decrease from the previous week.
OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David predicts that the daily average of new cases could fall below 10,000 within the next week.
While the COVID-19 surge has slowed in key areas like Metro Manila and its surrounding provinces, cases are still increasing in parts of Northern Luzon.
The Department of Health reported 9,868 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, bringing the nationwide tally to 2,622,917.
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The Philippines' seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases has fallen below 10,000 for the first time since early August, with the average now at 9,648 cases.
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The Philippines reported 8,615 new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, bringing the total tally to 2,683,372.
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The COVID-19 reproduction number in the National Capital Region (NCR) has dropped to 0.61 for the week of October 2 to 8, indicating a slowdown in virus transmission, according to OCTA Research.
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Metro Manila's weekly average COVID-19 cases have dropped to 1,933 as of October 11, the lowest since July 31-August 6, prior to the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).
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The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed that the number of daily COVID-19 cases in the Philippines is decreasing.
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