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Quezon City now at moderate risk for COVID-19
Quezon City's COVID-19 reproduction number has dropped to 0.64, with the local government announcing it is now under moderate risk for the virus.
The OCTA Research group reported that the Delta variant wave in Quezon City and the National Capital Region is also declining.
The seven-day average of new cases in Quezon City has fallen to 506, a significant drop from its peak of 1,117 cases in mid-September.
Projections suggest daily new cases in Quezon City could reach 200 by the end of October.
The city's COVID-19 positivity rate has decreased to 12% from 17%.
Healthcare utilization in Quezon City has dropped, though intensive care units remain above 70%.
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