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OCTA says nationwide Covid-19 positivity rate drops to 18.6%
The COVID-19 positivity rate in the Philippines has decreased to 18.6% as of June 3, 2023, according to Octa Research fellow Guido David.
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,337 new COVID-19 cases nationwide on June 3, with the National Capital Region (NCR) accounting for 389 cases.
Other provinces and regions with significant new cases include Cavite (88), Bulacan (76), Laguna (66), Rizal (58), Iloilo (52), Pampanga (45), Isabela (42), and Cagayan (41).
David projects that the number of new COVID-19 cases nationwide for June 4 could range between 1,000 and 1,200.
There were no new COVID-19 deaths reported on June 3, but recoveries increased by 1,827.
As of May 14, the Philippines had a total of 4,147,129 COVID-19 cases, with 14,398 active cases, 4,066,255 recoveries, and 66,476 deaths.
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