Manila Bulletin
OCTA sees up to 500 Covid-19 cases daily in Metro Manila by end of June
The OCTA Research Group projects that daily COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila could reach 400 to 500 by the end of June.
This projection is based on the observed continuous and faster rise in cases within the capital region, with the weekly increase now surpassing 53%.
The positivity rate in Metro Manila has climbed to 2.7%, with the virus reproduction number increasing to 1.59.
As of June 13, Metro Manila recorded 188 new COVID-19 infections, a significant rise from previous weeks.
Metro Manila may escalate to "moderate" from "low" Covid-19 risk by next week.
Health authorities have stated that the government might implement stricter lockdown measures in Metro Manila if infections continue to rise.
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