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Covid-19 cases in Manila on 'clear' downward trend: OCTA
The City of Manila has seen a downward trend in its weekly COVID-19 cases, with the weekly growth rate decreasing.
OCTA Research reported that Manila recorded 974 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, January 18.
The seven-day average of new cases in Manila declined by 23 percent in one week, from 2,152 to 1,658.
Manila's reproduction number has dropped to 1.50, indicating a slowdown in virus transmission.
Guido David of OCTA Research noted that San Juan and Malabon also experienced negative one-week growth rates.
While growth rates have slowed in the NCR Plus, they are still accelerating in many highly urbanized cities outside this area.
The NCR's reproduction number stands at 2.07.
Residents are advised to remain vigilant in following health guidelines to sustain the downward trend.
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