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OCTA: Lowered NCR restrictions possible once 20-40% are vaccinated
The OCTA Research group on Saturday said the lowering of restrictions in the National Capital Region (NCR) is possible once almost half of its population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
According to a report on “24 Oras Weekend,” OCTA said it would be best to lower restrictions once 20% to 40% of the NCR's population has been fully vaccinated.
OCTA earlier said the Philippines was still at moderate risk from COVID-19
. This was because some areas in the country are still at high risk.Data from GMA News Research showed that 8.7% of the NCR has been fully vaccinated.
On Thursday, the Department of Health said the Philippines has been classified as a low-risk area for COVID-19 after the national case growth rate and average daily attack rate decreased.
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Despite this, the DOH reiterated that the public should follow health protocols against the virus.
The Philippines reported 1,467,119 confirmed cases, of which 1,391,335 have recovered and 25,816 have died. — Joahna Lei Casilao/DVM, GMA News