The COVID-19 situation in the National Capital Region (NCR) has become "more concerning," according to OCTA Research, after the positivity rate and reproduction number in Metro Manila went up.
According to OCTA, the positivity rate in the NCR has increased to 2.2% as of June 8, 2022, from the previous 1.5% a week ago.
The reproduction number in the NCR also increased to 1.29 as of June 6, it added, up from the 1.15 on May 31.
Meanwhile, the seven-day average of new cases in the NCR also increased by 28% to 102, according to OCTA, pointing out that the last time it exceeded 100 was on April 8.
Hospital bed occupancy in the NCR also went up to 1,520 as of June 8.
Amid the increasing figures, OCTA said the NCR remains at low risk for COVID-19 but discouraged the public from being complacent amid the pandemic.
"While NCR remained at low risk, the public is strongly advised to avoid complacency with practicing health protocols," it said.
