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OCTA calls for stricter quarantine status in NCR amid 'impending' COVID-19 surge
The OCTA Research Group is urging the national government and local government units (LGUs) to implement stricter quarantine measures in the National Capital Region (NCR) due to an "impending" COVID-19 surge.
The reproduction number in the NCR has risen to 1.15, indicating a higher transmission rate, and daily cases have seen a 27 percent jump.
OCTA attributes this surge to the potential spread of the Delta variant, with the Department of Health reporting 12 new local cases, bringing the total to 47.
The group warned that the current General Community Quarantine (GCQ) status with minimal restrictions is insufficient to curb the rise.
OCTA recommended stricter quarantine protocols, enhanced testing and contact tracing, and the implementation of regional and localized lockdowns.
OCTA fellow Ranjit Rye emphasized the need for immediate action, urging LGUs not to wait for cases to significantly increase before taking preventative measures.
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