OCTA: NCR and all LGUs now 'moderate risk' for COVID-19

The National Capital Region (NCR) and all its 17 cities and municipalities are now classified as 'moderate risk' for COVID-19, according to OCTA Research.

OCTA noted that NCR's reproduction number has decreased to 0.60, with the seven-day average of new cases dropping to 1,847, a 30% decrease from the previous week.

San Juan remains in critical risk status with an ADAR (average daily attack rate) of 28.68, while other cities like Mandaluyong, Pateros, Taguig, and Marikina are still at high risk.

The positivity rate for NCR is currently at 11%, and healthcare utilization has decreased to 49%.