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OCTA bats for 1-week ECQ extension in NCR+
OCTA Research is recommending an additional week of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in the NCR Plus bubble to continue curbing the rising COVID-19 cases.
The group noted that the ECQ has been effective, with the reproduction number decreasing to 1.23 and the NCR experiencing negative growth in new daily cases for the first time in three weeks.
However, OCTA highlighted that the reproduction number remains above 1, indicating significant viral transmissions are ongoing.
The average daily number of new COVID-19 cases in NCR+ remains high at around 5,000 per day.
Researchers expressed concern over the critical hospital capacity in the region, with some hospitals already at full occupancy.
To further slow the surge, decongest hospitals, and relieve pressure on healthcare workers, OCTA suggested extending the ECQ for another week.
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