Octa: NCR COVID-19 reproduction number drops to 1.23 during ECQ
The Octa Research group reported that the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) imposed on Metro Manila and nearby provinces has been effective in reducing the reproduction number of COVID-19.
The reproduction number in Metro Manila decreased to 1.23 for the week of April 3 to 9, down from 1.88 the previous week.
The growth rate was at -9%, indicating a decline in cases.
Despite a 19% decrease in testing volume, Octa noted that ECQ has been effective in reducing the virus's spread and hopes for a downward trend by next week.
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