PH has 2nd lowest COVID-19 ADAR in SEA

The Philippines has the second lowest COVID-19 average daily attack rate (ADAR) in Southeast Asia, according to OCTA Research data released on March 24.

With an ADAR of 0.43 as of March 22, the country is classified as 'very low risk'.

Timor-Leste recorded the lowest ADAR at 0.29, making it and the Philippines the only Southeast Asian countries under the 'very low risk' classification.

Cambodia and Myanmar are also classified as 'very low risk' with ADARs of 0.67 and 0.71, respectively.

In contrast, Indonesia is 'moderate risk' (3.08 ADAR), Laos is 'high risk' (17.27 ADAR), and Thailand (35.32 ADAR) and Malaysia (69.22 ADAR) are 'very high risk'.

Singapore (172.02 ADAR), Vietnam (262.12 ADAR), and Brunei (333.28 ADAR) are classified as 'severe risk'.

Despite the low risk, vigilance and adherence to minimum health protocols are still advised.