The government should make preparations for the gradual easing of restrictions as more Filipinos are already vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), an expert from the OCTA Research group said Thursday, May 27. (MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) In an interview over ANC, OCTA Research...
OCTA Research on Wednesday, May 26, said that Metro Manila and eight other "high-risk" areas will be able to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by October if 250,000 vaccine doses per day will be administered in these areas. Molecular biologist-priest Nicanor Austriaco, an OCTA...
Independent research group OCTA said the average number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases per day in the National Capital Region (NCR) is now only 1,099, which is 80 percent lower than the numbers reported during the peak of the surge in late March to early April. During a virtual press...
OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David said the government may consider further easing of some restrictions in the NCR (National Capital Region) Plus bubble as trends continue to improve in most parts of Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal. These areas are under heightened general...
OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David on Monday, May 24, recommended the vaccination of 50 percent of Metro Manila's population or around 7 million people to achieve "herd containment" before the end of the year. "Ang realistic target natin is 50 percent ng NCR , mga 7 million people mavaccinate...
The number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) continues to decline but is not yet down to pre-surge levels, OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David said on Monday, May 24. "Yung seven-day average ngayon 1,100 cases na lang per day sa NCR. Yung previous...
The average new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases per day in the National Capital Region (NCR) was further down by 25 percent to 1,299 cases during the May 14-20 period, OCTA Research said in its report released on Friday, May 21. (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The reproduction...
Independent research group OCTA has observed "significant increases" in new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Cagayan de Oro City, Davao City, and Iloilo City over the past week. OCTA's monitoring report released on Wednesday, May 19, showed that the average daily recorded cases in Iloilo...
Independent research group OCTA said on Tuesday, May 18, that eight cities in Metro Manila are now classified as "moderate risk" areas for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In its latest monitoring report, OCTA said the average daily attack rates (ADAR) in eight local government units (LGUs) were...
Independent research group OCTA has expressed concern over the "very high" coronavirus disease (COVID-19) positivity rate monitored in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan over the past week. OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David said the high positivity rate could be due to the limited testing capacity in...
An infectious disease expert reminded the public not to be complacent despite the downgrading of the lockdown in the National Capital Region Plus to general community quarantine (GCQ) amid a decline in new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna,...
Zamboanga City topped the list of areas outside Metro Manila with the highest number of new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases reported in the past week, based on the OCTA Research Group's report released on Wednesday, May 12. (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) From May 5 to 11, the...