Metro Manila COVID-19 positivity rate drops to 16.4%

The COVID-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila has decreased to 16.4 percent as of August 12, indicating that cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) may have already peaked.

This decrease marks the first time in the current wave that the weekly positivity rate has fallen, offering optimism that the peak has been reached.

The positivity rate in Metro Manila was previously reported at 17.9 percent as of August 11, and the weekly rate was 17.5 percent on August 6.

While the NCR's infections may be declining, the nationwide positivity rate remained at 18.4 percent as of August 13.

OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David noted that the current wave has been prolonged, possibly due to the country's low booster uptake.

The Marcos administration aims to administer at least 23 million COVID-19 booster shots within his first 100 days in office.