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OCTA cites continued drop in COVID-19 infections
The average number of new daily COVID-19 cases in the Philippines has significantly decreased to 8,422 for the period of February 1 to 5, a notable drop from the previous week's average.
OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David reported that the reproduction number nationwide has also fallen to 0.55 as of February 2, indicating a slowdown in virus transmission.
Hospital bed occupancy across the country has seen a reduction, moving from 49% down to 40%.
Projections suggest that daily cases could further decrease to between 4,000 and 5,000 by Valentine's Day and between 1,000 and 2,000 by the end of February.
Despite the improving trends, the public is still urged to adhere to minimum public health standards.
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