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OCTA: NCR’s COVID-19 growth rate declines to 14%
The National Capital Region (NCR) has seen a decrease in its Covid-19 growth rate to 14 percent as of August 2, down from 21 percent recorded on July 26, according to OCTA Research Group.
The reproduction number in the NCR also decreased from 1.33 to 1.24, indicating a slower spread of the virus.
Despite the lower growth rate and reproduction number, the seven-day average of Covid-19 cases in the NCR has risen to 1,209 from 1,057, and the average daily attack rate has increased to 8.39 per 100,000 population.
OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David expressed optimism that cases may peak soon, stating that the NCR is still considered to be at moderate risk.
Healthcare utilization in the NCR remains low, with an overall rate of 38 percent and an intensive care unit occupancy rate of 30 percent.
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