OCTA: NCR's virus reproduction rate down to 1.22
OCTA Research group reports that NCR's COVID-19 reproduction number has decreased to 1.22 as of Saturday, September 18.
The positivity rate in the region also dropped to 24%, indicating a potential peak in the surge of cases.
However, Dr. Guido David warns that sustained efforts are needed to maintain the downward trend and expects some days may still see spikes due to backlog.
On Friday, the reproduction number was at 1.25 with a growth rate of just 3%.
Thursday's report showed the reproduction number slipping further to 1.28 from 1.39 the previous week.
David expressed hope that NCR may peak within one or two weeks but emphasized the need for continued efforts.
Wednesday saw the reproduction number at 1.34 with an average of over 5,000 daily cases in the region.
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