The tighter general community quarantine protocols implemented over the NCR “bubble” is unlikely to lower the virus reproduction number to 1 within two weeks, a member of the OCTA Research …
The OCTA Research Group suggested to Metro Manila mayors to implement a “soft MECQ” or modified enhanced community quarantine if the number of COVID-19 cases would continue to increase after …
The OCTA Research Group believes that enforcing the curfew, liquor ban and other restrictions in Metro Manila and other areas will help in reducing COVID-19 cases. Guido David, OCTA fellow, …
The OCTA Research team said the Philippines could record up to 20,000 new COVID-19 cases daily by April if the new surge of infections would not be controlled. According to …
Some groups of experts are now concerned about the continuing increase in COVID-19 cases in some parts of Metro Manila. These include the OCTA Research Group, which is a group …
Last week, when Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day were celebrated, newly recorded cases of COVID-19 in Metro Manila rose slightly, according to the OCTA Research Group. An average of …
The OCTA Research group did not agree with the government’s “risky” decision to reopen cinemas, arcades, and amusement parks in places under the general community quarantine (GCQ). In an interview …
The OCTA Research team expressed opposition to the proposal to allow children aged 10 and above to go outside and inside malls in a bid to revive the economy. Last, …
OCTA Research fellow Ranjit Rye said Thursday the COVID-19 surge in the Philippines would be felt in the first two weeks of January. “Hindi na if ‘yan [pagtaas] eh, but …
The Department of Health (DOH) and the OCTA Research team project around 4,000 COVID-19 cases could be recorded during and after this Christmas holiday season. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire …
The OCTA Research team urged the government to re-evaluate its latest decision to allow seminars and conferences in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ), saying these activities could become “superspreaders” …