COVID-19 reproduction number in NCR drops to 0.93, cases trending down
New COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila are on a downward trend, with the reproduction number dropping to 0.93 for the week ending April 24.
The average daily new cases decreased by 20% compared to the previous week and by 30% from three weeks ago during the peak of the surge.
OCTA Research warns against lifting MECQ restrictions until the reproduction number is consistently below 1, indicating sustained transmission control.
Despite the current instability in trends across different local government units, OCTA sees a clear downward trajectory for new cases in Metro Manila.
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