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Virus reproduction in metro fell but still at critical level — OCTA
Metro Manila's average daily COVID-19 cases increased by 13 percent this week to 4,019, a significant slowdown from previous weeks' growth rates.
The reproduction number in Metro Manila has decreased to 1.53 from 1.78, indicating a slower transmission of the virus.
Despite the decrease, the reproduction number remains within the critical range.
Several local government units within Metro Manila have also observed declining reproduction numbers and growth rates.
Navotas, Pasay, Malabon, Manila, Quezon City, Makati, and Las Piñas showed reproduction numbers below 1.5 and growth rates under 20 percent.
However, Pateros, San Juan, Taguig, Mandaluyong, and Caloocan still have reproduction numbers exceeding 1.7.
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