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NCR's Covid-19 reproduction number increases to 0.68: OCTA
The COVID-19 reproduction number in the National Capital Region (NCR) has risen to 0.68, indicating a slight increase in transmission.
OCTA Research noted that the seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila also saw an 8% growth rate, reaching 1,135.
This marks the first time the growth rate has increased since the peak of the previous surge.
Despite the slight increase, the NCR remains at moderate risk with an average daily attack rate of 8.22 per 100,000.
Healthcare utilization and occupancy rates in the NCR are still within safe levels, at 41% and 53% respectively.
Meanwhile, the COVID-19 reproduction number for the entire Philippines has climbed to 1.09.
A 37% increase in cases was observed nationwide over the past seven days, with an average of 6,699 cases.
The previous week's average daily case count was the lowest recorded since the April surge's peak.
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The downward trend in new COVID-19 cases in the NCR Plus area has slowed down over the past week, with its reproduction number slightly increasing to 0.69 from 0.5.
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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 Department of Health (DOH) reported a decrease in COVID-19 testing output in Metro Manila while noting an increase in the Visayas and Mindanao.
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OCTA Research recommends a gradual easing of restrictions in NCR Plus, but not a downgrade to modified general community quarantine (MGCQ).
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