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Quezon City’s Covid-19 cases on ‘downward trend’ — OCTA
Quezon City is experiencing a downward trend in COVID-19 cases, maintaining a moderate risk classification.
The seven-day average of COVID-19 cases in the city decreased by 7% to 238 between August 19 to 25, marking the second consecutive week of decline.
The average daily attack rate remains at 7.47 per 100,000 individuals, classified as moderate.
The reproduction number has decreased to 1.02 as of August 22, indicating slower virus transmission.
The COVID-19 positivity rate has dropped to 13.5% as of August 24.
Healthcare utilization in the city is at 40%, with ICU utilization at 36% as of August 24.
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