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OCTA: NCR COVID-19 reproduction number falls to 0.63
Metro Manila's COVID-19 reproduction number has further dropped to 0.63, a significant decrease from previous reports.
Dr. Guido David of OCTA Research confirmed this downward trend applies to new and active COVID-19 cases in the NCR.
He projected that new COVID-19 cases in the NCR could go below 500 by February 14.
While some areas in the NCR have improved to 'moderate risk,' others remain at 'high risk' despite a slowing transmission rate.
David stressed the importance of continuing to adhere to health protocols to prevent a reversal of the trend.
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