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Daily coronavirus cases fell by 19%, says OCTA group
The daily average of coronavirus infections in the Philippines has declined by 19%, according to the OCTA Research Group.
The daily average fell to 862 cases in the week ending Aug. 29 from 1,062 a week earlier.
The virus reproduction number decreased to 0.95 on Aug. 26 from 0.99 on Aug. 19, indicating decreasing infections.
The positivity rate in the capital region fell to 12.7% as of Aug. 25 from 14.6% a week earlier.
Healthcare use rate for COVID-19 in the capital region remained low at 33.3%, with intensive care unit occupancy at 25.8%.
Despite the declining cases, infections might increase as more students attend face-to-face classes and with upcoming holiday gatherings.
The Philippines experienced infection surges in past holidays with the spread of the Omicron variant.
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