Manila Bulletin
OCTA sees steady decline in COVID-19 cases nationwide
The Philippines may continue to see a decline in COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks, according to OCTA Research.
The country's reproduction number has decreased to 0.37, indicating a steady decline in cases.
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases nationwide has dropped to 1,600, a 27% decrease from the previous week.
OCTA Research fellow Prof. Guido David projects that the seven-day average of cases could be less than 1,000 by the end of November.
He expressed hope that the continued decrease in cases would lead to a merrier December for the Philippines.
Despite the improving numbers, it is still important to follow public health guidelines as the downward trend can be easily reversed.
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