Experts warn of serious rise in NCR COVID-19 cases
Experts noted a 'serious increase' in COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila on February 27.
The Octa Research Group reported that the reproduction rate (R) in the capital region was at 1.43, with an average of 662 daily cases over the past week, marking a 79% increase from two weeks prior.
OCTA also stated on February 25 that new cases are expected to continue rising in the short term despite localized lockdowns helping to slow transmission.
The positivity rate in Metro Manila was at 5%, indicating ongoing virus spread.
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