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Octa sees COVID-19 cases dropping in hard-hit Cagayan de Oro
The COVID-19 reproduction number in Cagayan de Oro City has decreased to 1.15, indicating a slowdown in case surge, according to OCTA Research.
Despite the reduced reproduction number, Cagayan de Oro remains an area of concern due to critical hospital and ICU bed occupancy rates.
OCTA Research noted that if current trends persist, Cagayan de Oro could see a decline in new COVID-19 cases within one to two weeks.
Other areas tagged as concerns by OCTA include Iligan, Valencia, and Malaybalay cities, with Valencia and Malaybalay having critical incidence rates.
Davao City's reproduction number has slightly increased to 1.16 after being in the endemic zone for three weeks.
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