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19 provinces record ‘very high’ Covid-19 positivity rate — OCTA
Independent research group OCTA Research reported that 19 provinces now have "very high" COVID-19 positivity rates, meaning above 20%, as of August 6.
Capiz recorded the highest positivity rate at 64%, an increase from 51.2% on July 30.
Camarines Sur followed with 48.7%, up from 30.3%.
Other areas with very high positivity rates include Isabela (47.6%), Tarlac (41.9%), Aklan (40.1%), Nueva Ecija (38.4%), Pampanga (35.0%), Laguna (33.2%), Cagayan (30.5%), La Union (29.4%), Zambales (28.6%), Albay (28.2%), Bohol (26.9%), Quezon (25.1%), Pangasinan (25.0%), Negros Oriental (23.4%), and Benguet (22.0%).
These figures were compiled by OCTA Research using data from the Department of Health (DOH).
Despite the concerning numbers in these areas, positivity rates reportedly decreased in some locations during the same one-week period.
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