Manila Bulletin
COVID-19 incidence, positivity rates in Metro Manila breach critical levels -- OCTA Research
Metro Manila's COVID-19 average daily attack rate (ADAR) has increased to 25.25 cases per 100,000 population, breaching critical levels.
The region's positivity rate also rose to a critical 21 percent, indicating increased transmission.
The reproduction number in Metro Manila slightly increased to 1.78, remaining at a critical level.
Nationwide, the Philippines' incidence rate is at a high-risk 11.76, with a critical positivity rate of 23 percent and reproduction number of 1.54.
Intensive care unit occupancy across the country is at a critical 71 percent.
Twelve local government units, including Tuguegarao City, Muntinlupa City, and Cebu City, have critical ADAR and ICU occupancy rates.
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