MANILA, Philippines — The reproduction number of COVID-19 cases in Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City is increasing, OCTA Research said Thursday.
Based on the latest monitoring report of the independent research group, the reproduction number, or the rate of infection, in Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City both increased to 1.37 and 1.80 respectively from July 8 to 14.
The reproduction number from July 1 to 7 was 1.36 in Cebu City and 1.56 in Lapu-Lapu City.
“The infection rate in Lapu-Lapu is considered very high. As of July 13, ICU utilization rates (ICUUR) were still low in Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu,” said OCTA.
OCTA said the only other local government unit with…
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