Manila Bulletin
COVID-19 downtrend in Metro Manila, neighboring areas slowing down -- OCTA Research
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.
Despite the slowing decline, the NCR Plus bubble, which includes Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, and Bulacan, remains under heightened general community quarantine.
Increased mobility in the NCR Plus bubble has led to increased exposure and a higher risk of acquiring COVID-19.
Nationwide, the average number of new COVID-19 cases rose by 22% to 6,529, and the country's reproduction number is 1.02.
Areas of concern due to high case growth rates include Isabela, Cagayan, Iloilo, Misamis Oriental, Davao del Sur, South Cotabato, and Camarines Sur.
The Department of Health reported 6,684 new cases on Monday, May 31, 2021, bringing the nation's total COVID-19 infections to 1,230,301.
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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 COVID-19 reproduction number in the National Capital Region (NCR) has risen to 0.68, indicating a slight increase in transmission.
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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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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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