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NCR daily Covid-19 cases seen to drop to 1,900 by May 14: OCTA
OCTA Research forecasts that Metro Manila may report fewer than 1,900 daily COVID-19 cases by May 14.
The current daily average of 2,172 new cases from May 2 to May 8 is 61% lower compared to the peak surge from March 29 to April 4.
The reproduction number in the NCR has dropped to 0.67, and the positivity rate is 14%.
Hospital bed occupancy in the NCR for COVID-19 decreased to 50 percent.
Intensive care unit occupancy decreased to 822, with a utilization rate of 67 percent.
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The National Capital Region (NCR) could see daily COVID-19 cases fall to approximately 1,000 by the end of May if the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) is extended, according to OCTA Research.
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The Department of Health (DOH) reported a decrease in the average daily attack rate (ADAR) of COVID-19 cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) over the past two weeks.
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The Philippines' COVID-19 case count reached 1,138,187 with 6,739 new infections reported on Saturday.
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