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Metro Manila's daily COVID-19 positivity rate, reproduction number increase; no longer just a holiday uptick, says OCTA
Metro Manila's daily COVID-19 testing positivity rate has reached 5 percent, the first time since October 24, 2021, according to OCTA Research.
The seven-day positivity rate in the National Capital Region (NCR) is now at 2.4 percent, an increase from the 1.68 percent reported earlier.
OCTA's reproduction number for Metro Manila has risen to 1.03, indicating a potential increase in virus transmission.
Dr. Guido David of OCTA Research expressed concern that this surge may be more than just a holiday uptick and urged the public to be mindful of public health standards.
He projected that new COVID-19 cases nationwide could reach 1,200 by December 29, with at least 400 cases expected in Metro Manila.
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