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NCR Covid-19 case growth down to -7%: OCTA
The National Capital Region (NCR) has seen its COVID-19 case growth rate decrease to -7%, according to OCTA Research.
This decrease is based on the seven-day moving average of new infections, down from -1% on the previous day.
OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David stated that the seven-day average of new cases decreased from 1,958 to 1,829.
He also noted that the reproduction number in Manila decreased to 1.73 from 4.30 a week prior.
David explained that if new cases continue to decrease in Manila, it is possible that new cases in the NCR will also decrease.
He further advised NCR residents to remain vigilant in following public health guidelines to sustain the momentum.
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