MANILA, Philippines — While the increase in cases has slowed down, Metro Manila remains at high risk of COVID-19 exposure, the independent OCTA Research Group said on Sunday. The group said 12 of the capital region’s 17 cities remained at high risk, while Manila, Navotas, Malabon, and Valenzuela were at moderate risk. But the municipality of Pateros, despite its Adar, was also classified as having a moderate risk of COVID-19 exposure. The growth rate shows how fast cases pile up or decrease, while a reproduction number below 1 indicates no further transmission. ADVERTISEMENTOCTA said it assessed the overall risk level in Metro Manila-based on the average levels of Adar, reproduction number, and ICU utilization, and positivity rates.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 26, 2021 21:00 UTC