NCR COVID-19 reproduction rate hits critical 1.85

The reproduction number in the National Capital Region (NCR) has risen to a critical level of 1.85, indicating a significant increase in COVID-19 transmission, according to OCTA Research.

The NCR averaged 3,262 new COVID-19 cases each day from August 9 to 15, an increase of 51% from the previous week.

Twelve out of 17 LGUs in the NCR were at a critical level in terms of average daily attack rate (ADAR), including Navotas, Makati, Pateros, San Juan, Pasay, Muntinlupa, Mandaluyong, Valenzuela, Parañaque, Malabon, Pasig, and Las Piñas.

The positivity rate in the NCR was at 20%, with an ADAR of 23.36 per 100,000 population, classifying the region as high-risk.

Seven LGUs had hospital and ICU occupancy for COVID-19 cases above 70%: Makati, Pateros, San Juan, Pasay, Las Piñas, Taguig, and Quezon City.

The NCR is currently under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) due to the threat of the Delta variant.