OCTA: NCR has highest new COVID-19 cases on Aug. 25
On August 26, OCTA Research identified the National Capital Region (NCR) as having the highest number of new COVID-19 cases on August 25.
The NCR recorded 3,627 new cases, followed by Cavite with 1,281 and Laguna with 779.
OCTA also reported that NCR's reproduction number had decreased to 1.53 but remained in the 'critical range'.
NCR is under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) until August 31, which restricts indoor dining, personal care services, and religious gatherings.
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