In the forecast, OCTA predicted that the number of Covid-19 cases could reach 85,000 with 2,000 deaths by the end of July if the reproduction number of the virus continued to increase. We, therefore, ask, what is the professional competence or scientific expertise of the OCTA team to make such predictions about the pandemic situation in the country? Who are the expert epidemiologists and scientists in the team who can professionally talk about Covid-19 and the pandemic? So far as we can ascertain online, OCTA Research is a polling, research and consulting firm. It does not conduct scientific research or studies on a public health menace like Covid-19.

Source: Manila Times July 19, 2020 17:15 UTC