The reproduction number in the Philippines rose to 1.54 from 1.50 as COVID-19 cases continue to increase amid the strict lockdown, OCTA Research Group said Wednesday.
The reproduction number refers to the number of people that each COVID-19 case can infect.
In its latest National COVID-19 report, OCTA said fresh cases of COVID-19 rose by 41% from 9,088 during the period of Aug. 4 to 10 to 12,788 cases from Aug. 11 to 17.
The average daily attack rate (ADAR) in the country, meanwhile, was at 11.76% and occupancy rate of intensive care units was at 71%.
Nation’s positivity rate or the percentage of positive swab tests was at 23%.
LGUs with most new cases 08.18.21. Tuguegarao, Muntinlupa, Gen Trias, Malabon, Las Piñas, Tanza, Cebu City, Bacoor, Meycauayan, Cagayan de Oro, Taguig and Cabuyao are at critical level in ADAR and ICU occupancy. @dzrhnews @dzbb @cnnphilippines @PTVNewsOfficial @TobyTiangco pic.twitter.com/e8LKjOrR4a
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) August 18, 2021
For the National Capital Region, OCTA indicated that new cases went up by 52% from 2,315 cases during Aug. 4 to 10 to 3,527 during Aug. 11 to 17.
ADAR in Metro Manila was also at critical level with 25.25% while utilization rate of ICU is at 69%.
Metro Manila’s reproduction number went down to 1.78 from 1.9 recorded on Aug. 16.
ADAR at critical level
OCTA also flagged Tuguegarao with an ADAR of 57.11%. the highest among local government units in the country.
New cases in the area rose by 42% from 66 to 94.
Tuguegarao’s ICU occupancy rate is also at a critical level with 91%.
Followed by Tuguerao is Mariveles, Bataan with 52.14% ADAR while fresh cases soared from 49 to 73.
Makati City has 44.47% ADAR with new cases up from 191 to 281.
Santa Rosa, Laguna registered 41.67 ADAR with new cases increased from 99 to 165.
Navotas City’s ADAR was at 36.95% while its new cases rose from 92 to 100.—AOL, GMA News
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