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Iloilo City still ‘high risk’ for COVID-19 – OCTA
Iloilo City is still considered at high risk for COVID-19, according to OCTA Research, despite a decrease in its case growth rate.
As of Saturday, Iloilo City recorded a healthcare utilization rate (HCUR) of 64%.
In contrast, Bacolod, Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, Ormoc, and Tacloban were classified as being at moderate risk.
The HCUR for these moderate-risk cities ranged from 35% to 53%.
The COVID-19 case growth rate in Iloilo City decreased by 55% this week compared to the previous week.
Iloilo City's average daily attack rate was 22.11 cases per 100,000 people.
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