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Quezon City's COVID-19 weekly growth rate at -54%, positivity rate down to 2% -- OCTA
The COVID-19 positivity rate in Quezon City has significantly decreased to 2%, meeting the recommended threshold set by the US CDC, according to OCTA Research.
This positivity rate is based on a seven-day average of 3,381 tests, indicating a substantial reduction in virus transmission.
The city has also seen a drop in its average daily new cases to 63, the lowest recorded since early January.
Quezon City's reproduction number stands at 0.43 as of November 20, signifying a slowing down of virus transmission.
Hospital bed occupancy in the city is at 40%, with ICU occupancy at 56%.
OCTA Research classifies Quezon City as low risk for COVID-19 and advises the continuation of vaccination, testing, contact tracing, and public adherence to health protocols to further reduce cases before the Christmas holidays.
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