OCTA warns of COVID-19 surge in NCR
Researchers predict a surge in COVID-19 infections due to holiday gatherings and super spreader events.
The OCTA Research Team warns that Metro Manila's reproduction number has risen to 1.17, indicating an upward trend.
Experts urge the government to boost healthcare capacity, increase testing and contact tracing, and expedite vaccine procurement.
They also recommend prioritizing medical and nonmedical frontliners for inoculation.
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