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Group warns of coronavirus variants’ spread
OCTA Research warned that the Philippines could reach 665,000 COVID-19 cases and 14,000 deaths by the end of March if current trends continue.
The National Capital Region (NCR) has shown a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, with its reproduction number rising to 1.5.
The average daily cases in the NCR could increase from 770 to 2,200 by the end of March.
Several Metro Manila LGUs, including Pasay, Quezon City, Manila, Makati, Malabon, Taguig, Parañaque, and Navotas, have experienced steep increases in COVID-19 cases.
OCTA Research suggests that the surge in NCR cases may be driven by the presence of more contagious coronavirus variants.
Three of the six South Africa variant cases were traced in Pasay City, where more samples were taken for genome sequencing due to a spike in household transmission.
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Metro Manila is now averaging over 900 new COVID-19 cases daily, an increase of 50 percent from the previous week and 119 percent from two weeks ago, according to OCTA Research.
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Octa Research warned that the National Capital Region (NCR) could experience up to 3,000 new COVID-19 cases per day by March 31 if current trends continue, with actual cases now exceeding projections.
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Despite localized lockdowns, Metro Manila's daily COVID-19 cases are predicted to rise, with an expert calling the surge "very concerning."
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The OCTA Research group reported that COVID-19 cases in the National Capital Region are rising rapidly, with daily average cases now at 1,025, a 42% increase from the previous week and a 130% increase compared to two weeks prior.
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The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed six cases of the South Africa coronavirus variant (B.1.351) and 30 additional UK variant (B.1.1.7) cases in the Philippines.
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