Quezon City is one of the cities in the National Capital Region categorized as “very low risk” for COVID-19, according to OCTA Research Group report.
OCTA said that from Dec. 14 to 20, the average number of daily new cases per day in Quezon City was down to 15 from 20 cases the previous week.
“This is a special gift to all of us since Christmas is just a few days away. Somehow with these numbers, we can confidently celebrate with family and friends,” Mayor Joy Belmonte said.
The reproduction number was at .36 while the average daily attack rate per 100,000 population was .47.
While the positivity rate was also down to .83% from 1.10% last week.
Belmonte reminded the residents to continue practicing the health protocols, especially this holiday season.
“We are aware that this is the time for family reunions and other celebrations, but we must not be complacent. We can still be exposed to the infection so we need to protect ourselves,” Belmonte said.
As of Dec. 22, the active cases were only 175 (.10%), recovered cases at 178,681 (99%), and deaths at 1,625 (.90%).