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NCR Covid-19 positivity rate slightly drops
The COVID-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila has decreased to 25.2% as of May 21, 2023, indicating a potential peak and decline.
This rate is still significantly higher than the World Health Organization's recommended threshold of 5%.
Hospital occupancy in the region also saw a slight decrease from 29.7% to 28.8%.
Nationwide, the COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to 23.9% on May 22 from 24.1% the previous day.
On May 22, the Department of Health reported 1,637 new COVID-19 cases nationwide, with 612 cases in Metro Manila.
Dr. Guido David projects between 900 to 1,000 new cases for May 23, 2023.
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