Manila Bulletin
OCTA: COVID-19 downward trend in PH 'more defined now'
The COVID-19 reproduction number in the Philippines has decreased to 0.96 as of September 28, indicating a slowdown in virus transmission.
This is a slight drop from the previous reproduction number of 0.98 recorded on September 26.
New COVID-19 cases in the country averaged 17,293 between September 22 and 28, with an 11% decrease in growth rate compared to the previous week.
Despite the downward trend in new cases, hospitals in many affected areas remain at high capacity.
While the NCR Plus area is experiencing a decline in cases, many other provinces are still facing a surge.
The Philippines has been reclassified to moderate-risk from high-risk due to the declining number of COVID-19 cases.
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The COVID-19 reproduction number nationwide has dropped to 0.98, falling below 1 and indicating a slowdown in virus transmission, according to OCTA Research.
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The reproduction number of COVID-19 in Metro Manila has further decreased to 0.97, according to OCTA Research.
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Independent research group OCTA observed a continuous downward trend of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections in Metro Manila and eight key provinces and cities, known as the "NCR Plus 8."
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The independent monitoring group OCTA Research stated that COVID-19 cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) may have already peaked, with the reproduction number falling to 0.99.
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The COVID-19 reproduction number in the National Capital Region (NCR) has dropped to 0.85, a decrease from the previously reported 0.87.
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