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NCR 7-day average of new Covid-19 cases decline by 25%: OCTA
The seven-day average of new Covid-19 cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) decreased by 25 percent to 1,299, according to OCTA Research.
The reproduction number in the NCR was 0.54 for the period of May 14 to 20.
The weekly positivity rate in the NCR remained at 11 percent.
Healthcare utilization rate in the region is at 48 percent, which is considered safe.
Nine local government units (LGUs) in NCR were classified under the moderate risk category.
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Metro Manila's average daily COVID-19 cases have decreased by 27% to 1,479 from May 10-16, according to OCTA Research.
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The National Capital Region (NCR) has seen a decrease in its average daily COVID-19 cases by half from its April peak, though a slowdown in the decline was observed starting mid-May.
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The National Capital Region (NCR) has been downgraded to a moderate-risk area for COVID-19 by OCTA Research Group, noting a decrease in cases and a reproduction rate falling to 0.53.
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The OCTA Research Group reported a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in Cagayan de Oro, Davao City, and Iloilo City over the past week.
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The Department of Health (DOH) observed a decrease in the utilization rate of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds in the National Capital Region (NCR), indicating a move towards a low-risk category.
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