Philippines' new COVID-19 cases down by 3%, NCR Plus sees drop

The Philippines' average number of new COVID-19 cases decreased by 3% from June 4 to 11, according to OCTA Research.

OCTA recorded a reproduction number (R0) of 1.02, indicating ongoing virus transmission but with some flattening of the curve.

NCR Plus areas accounted for 27% of new cases over the past week, down significantly from 94% in late March to early April.

Negros Oriental, Leyte, and Agusan del Norte saw significant increases in new cases, with Negros Oriental recording an average of 173 daily cases.

Dumaguete also reported a rise in cases, averaging 57 daily new infections, marking an 80% increase from the previous week.