Manila Bulletin
Metro Manila, CAR at moderate risk for Covid-19---DOH
The Philippines has been classified as "low risk" for COVID-19, though the National Capital Region (NCR) and Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) are currently categorized as "moderate risk."
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 25,967 new COVID-19 cases from July 29 to August 4.
Daily average cases have increased by 16% from the previous week, reaching approximately 3,710 cases per day.
This current daily average is comparable to the levels observed in the second week of February this year.
Nationally, the average daily attack rate (ADAR) is 3.13 cases per 100,000 population, maintaining the "low risk" status.
The CAR has an ADAR of 6.10 cases per 100,000 population, placing it in the "moderate risk" category.
The NCR also falls under "moderate risk" with a higher ADAR of 8.67 cases per 100,000 population.
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