OCTA: Metro Manila COVID-19 surge may have peaked

Updated Sat, September 18, 2021 at 5:59 PM Published Thu, September 16, 2021 at 12:59 PM

The current surge in Metro Manila's COVID-19 cases may have already peaked, according to independent research group OCTA.

OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David stated that early indications show the surge may have hit its peak, but sustained efforts are needed to ensure the trend continues downward.

He warned that the trend can be easily reversed if the public does not exercise proper caution.

The reproduction number in the region has further decreased to 1.22 from 1.25.

Metro Manila reported 5,156 new cases on Friday, September 17.

The region's positivity rate has slightly decreased to 24 percent from 25 percent.

The NCR is currently under Alert Level 4, with a pilot implementation of the alert level system introducing restrictions on establishments and activities that fall under the 3Cs: closed spaces, crowded spaces, and close-contact settings.

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