Several Luzon LGUs log over 1,000% COVID-19 growth rates — Octa Research
MANILA, Philippines — Several local government units (LGUs) recorded over 1,000-percent COVID-19 growth rates, independent pandemic monitor Octa Research said on Sunday.
Octa Research on Twitter released a list of LGUs in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, and Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon) with most number of new COVID-19 cases from January 2 to 8.
Metro Manila topped the list, followed by Bacoor City in Cavite and Antipolo in Rizal.
The following are the LGUs with most number of new cases during the past week, based on Octa’s list:
National Capital Region – 8,468 new cases
Bacoor City – 218 new cases
Antipolo – 211 new cases
Cainta – 202 new cases
Dasmariñas – 152 new cases
Imus City – 150 new cases
San Jose del Monte – 142 new cases
General Trias – 119 new cases
Taytay – 87 new cases
Santa Rosa – 86 new cases
Rodriguez – 79 new cases
San Mateo – 79 new cases
San Pedro – 75 new cases
Calamba – 74 new cases
Marilao – 69 new cases
Meycauayan – 67 new cases
Santa Maria, Bulacan – 59 new cases
Biñan – 58 new cases
Malolos – 52 new cases
San Fernando, Pampanga – 51 new cases
Of the 20 areas, 15 recorded over 1,000-percent growth rates.
LGUs in the NCR, Calabarzon and Central Luzon with most new cases from Jan 2 to 8. ADAR of NCR, Cainta at over 50 per day per 100k. @dzbb @allangatus @dzrhnews @DZAR1026 @NewsRmn @dzme_1530khz @dwiz882 @ABSCBNNews @manilabulletin @CarolynBonquin @haydeesampang @News5PH @EagleNews pic.twitter.com/J2L2GtKDB0
— Dr. Guido David (@iamguidodavid) January 9, 2022
Calamba had the highest growth rate with 1,750 percent, followed by Malolos with 1,633 percent, and San Fernando, Pampanga with 1,600 percent.
Meanwhile, Metro Manila has the highest average daily attack rate (ADAR) at 59.81. Cainta trailed the capital region with 55.37, while General Trias had a 32.35 ADAR.
ADAR refers to the average number of new cases per 100,000 people.
The country logged 26,458 new COVID-19 infections on January 8, driving the overall case count to 2,936,875. Active cases stand at 102,017.
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