NCR remains under Alert Level 1, still ‘low risk’ for COVID-19

By Myris Lee

The Department of Health (DOH) said Thursday, June 16, that the National Capital Region (NCR) is still classified as low risk for COVID-19 amid the slight uptick of cases based on the monitoring of its epidemiology bureau.

According to DOH, Alert Level 2 requires a positive two-week growth rate (TWGR), an average daily attack rate (ADAR) of at least six cases per 100,000 population, and a moderate risk healthcare utilization (HCUR).

“As of June 15, 2022 while NCR shows positive TWGR, its ADAR is still below 6 at less than 1 case per 100k population. NCR would require at least 818 cases daily for two weeks to reach an ADAR of 6 cases per 100k population,” the DOH said in response to reporters.

It added that HCUR classification remains at low risk, and that most infections are expected to be asymptomatic, mild, or moderate due to vaccination and health protocol compliance. 

“What is important is the number of severe and critical hospital admissions. So long as these numbers remain low, we will stay at the current alert level while carefully monitoring the situation,” it said.  – ag 

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