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OCTA: NCR COVID-19 cases not yet rising as reproduction number increases to 0.48
The COVID-19 reproduction number in the National Capital Region (NCR) slightly increased to 0.48, though this remains below 1, indicating a continued slowdown in transmission.
Despite a slight increase in the reproduction number, the seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in NCR further decreased to 945.
The COVID-19 positivity rate in NCR remains at 7%, and the average daily attack rate has improved.
Healthcare utilization for COVID-19 in the region continues to improve, with overall utilization at 40% and ICU occupancy at 52%.
Mandaluyong, Taguig, and San Juan still show high-risk average daily attack rates, while Muntinlupa remains under high-risk classification for ICU occupancy at 82%.
As Alert Level 3 is imposed until October 31, movie theaters in NCR are allowed to operate at 30% indoor capacity for fully vaccinated individuals.
Authorities have recorded 82,191 quarantine violators in NCR since the implementation of Alert Level 3, and the public is urged to follow health protocols to prevent a potential spike in cases.
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