MMDA: Metro Manila COVID-19 cases declining under quarantine

Current quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila have successfully reduced the number of new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.

MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos reported that cities such as Manila, Muntinlupa, and Pasay are showing declines in daily case numbers.

OCTA Research noted a reproduction rate of 1.16 for April 9 to 15, down from 1.61 the previous week, indicating downward trends in nine NCR cities including Manila, Makati, Taguig, Mandaluyong, Valenzuela, Pasay, Marikina, Muntinlupa, and Navotas.

Aggressive contact tracing, mass testing, isolation, and granular lockdowns have contributed to decreasing the reproduction rate in NCR.

Abalos emphasized the importance of sustained efforts from both national government agencies and local chief executives to further reduce cases and deaths.